Summer Sun Shine:
1 cm-thick cucumber slice
5 mint leaves
15 ml sugar syrup or 1 tsp caster sugar
45 ml Tanqueray gin
60 ml apple juice
15 ml lemon juice
To serve: long cucumber slices

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it is the meal that allows you to complete your day feeling energised and on the ball. Skipping breakfast can lead to poor focus during the day and weight gain.

2. TAKE UP YOGA:

Not only is yoga a great stress relief it is an excellent way to keep your body looking toned and fit.

3. WALK THE DOG:

It has been proven that people who own a dog and walk there dog for a minimum of 18 per day will lose around 2kg every 9 weeks.

4. DINK WATER:

Between 50% and 70% of the body is made up of water, to keep your body looking hydrated through out summer drink at least 2 to 3 litres a day.

5. EAT FRESH:

Eat fresh food, 50% of your fitness is your diet.

6. GET COOKING:

learn to cook! cooking your own foods means you know exactly what you are putting into your body.

7. WAKE  FOR SUN RISE:

Wake up early, a positive morning is the best way to start a positive day, get up early and get physical.

8.TAKE TIME OUT:

Take time out for your self, do something for you! Whether it be reading a book, going for a walk or spending time on your self. This time out is important to keep focussed in life.

9. GET PHYSICAL:

Aim for at least 30 minutes exercise per day.

10. DRESS TO IMPRESS:

By taking more pride in the way you dress and look, you will stay motivated to look and feel good.

2. Clear Skin. Summer days are usually bright and sunny and they show off whatever skin imperfections you have. So it’s best to start with a facial regimen that will clear up your pores.

3. Smooth and Soft Skin. No doubt you will be showing off your skin, so keep in hydrated with water to keep it looking fresh and healthy.

4. Light Makeup. summer is all about being natural, kep it simple girls. A little bit of gloss and powder to the cheeks will do the job!

5. Sunscreen. There is nothing worst then looking more red then the dress you are wearing, and not to mention the dangers of the UV rates today.

6. The Perfect Bikini. This means the perfect bikini for you! Choose your bikini fr your body type.

7. Short Shorts. Not only for the comfort, but be sure to keep your legs smooth and looking the part. 

8. Comfy Tank Tops. Just something to go with your shorts that will never fail!

9. Flip-Flops. These shoes are sumers best friend.

10. A Bronzed Complexion. Keep your self looking the part with a bronzed complexion, however becareful not to over do it making your self you 5 years older then your age.

Check out the Busy Summer website to find your cute bikini this summer.

Tomato and basil finger bread:

Keep up with your healthy summer vibe and try out one of these healthy summer recipes.

Tomato and basil finger bread:

Ingredients:

4 slices of whole - wheat bread

8 tablespoons of reduced-fat mayonnaise, divided

4 think slices of tomato

4 tablespoons of sliced fresh basil

1/8 tablespoon of salt

1/8 tablespoon of ground pepper

Lemon- Raspberry Muffins:

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white whole-wheat flour, or whole-wheat pastry flour (see Shopping Tip)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 large (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
2. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemon in long strips. Combine the zest and sugar in a food processor; pulse until the zest is very finely chopped into the sugar. Add buttermilk, oil, egg and vanilla and pulse until blended.
3. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk mixture and fold until almost blended. Gently fold in raspberries. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
4. Bake the muffins until the edges and tops are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm.

Ingredients:

4 slices of whole - wheat bread

8 tablespoons of reduced-fat mayonnaise, divided

4 think slices of tomato

4 tablespoons of sliced fresh basil

1/8 tablespoon of salt

1/8 tablespoon of ground pepper

Lemon- Raspberry Muffins:

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white whole-wheat flour, or whole-wheat pastry flour (see Shopping Tip)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 large (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
2. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemon in long strips. Combine the zest and sugar in a food processor; pulse until the zest is very finely chopped into the sugar. Add buttermilk, oil, egg and vanilla and pulse until blended.
3. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk mixture and fold until almost blended. Gently fold in raspberries. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
4. Bake the muffins until the edges and tops are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm.