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The start of summer means it’s now OK to plod around the house in flip flops, cook all your meals on the grill, and smell of sunblock long after the sun has set. But it also signifies the midway point of the year, providing an excellent opportunity to check in on those wellness goals that you set all the way back in January. Whether you’re still on track or slacked off a bit during the colder months, there’s always another chance to find your footing and keep moving forward.

The Best Plant-Based Burger Roundup for Summer Cookouts = Whether you’re into tangy, sweet, smoky, or spicy, Meatless Monday has a burger for you.

Outdoor Activities for a Summer Time Sweat = This Monday, let the outdoors be your gymnasium. Exercising in a park or wooded area allows you to experience the beauty of nature while getting in your daily physical activity.

Spread Good Vibes = Research shows that it only takes one good deed to change a person’s afternoon, day, week, month, or lifetime. A kind action reverberates beyond your immediate social circle and can impact the lives of people you may never even meet.

Plant-based Recipes for Summer Cookouts = When it’s hot outside, the last thing you want to do is cook in a sweltering kitchen. That’s why there’s nothing like a summer cookout: the heat, the sun, the pool, the smell of the charcoal; it all makes for a special experience.

The Physical and Environmental Benefits of Biking = Besides getting you from point A to point B, biking is an excellent form of exercise that can improve your physical health as well as save the environment from one more car on the road. This Monday, bike safely and reap the benefits.

Summer Seasonal Recipes Perfect for Meatless Monday = Summer is finally here. And so is a new crop of fruits and veggies. So, whether you are hitting the beach, going on a family vacation, enjoying a staycation or camping out with friends, you will be able to find fresh summer produce across the country.


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