Harmful bacteria multiply quickly on kitchen towels, so wash them often in the hot cycle of your washing machine. The ice cream cone, invented 94 summers ago, is more than something to hold your ice cream, said Betty Greer, a nutritionist with the Agricultural Extension Service at The University of Tennessee. Just top that cone with a scoop and you can snack away without overeating. If you're tempted to go for the big waffle cone, remember to make this an occasional treat or only fill it partially with a low-fat choice, Greer said. And one thing we like is an air-conditioned car, especially in a hot summer like this one.
Summer is also the time for horse activities, with numerous local, state and national horse events.
There are activities like team roping, three-day events, cutting, dressage, team penning and competitive and pleasure trail rides. Transportation is stressful for horses and may be more so in hot weather. Make sure horse trailers and vans are properly vented. And transport horses late in the evening, at night and early in the morning to avoid the hottest times of the day. Researchers in South Africa studied the effects of water and electrolyte intake and loss in transported horses.