Drink Up!

Are you drinking enough water daily? Being busy, working, and running around town all day we tend to forget how important staying properly hydrated is.
Water makes up more than 1/2 our bodies composition and has many more benefit than just quenching our thirst.

My favorite drink is water with lemon. Hydration and detoxification.

W eight Control

Water and water abundant foods tend to aid with weight loss. They take longer to be absorbed and make you feel fuller. Next time you're snacking bored, drink a glass of water first!

A ids with Digestion

Consuming water puts fluid into your colon. Causing things to move much more smoothly throughout your body. Drink water before and after meals. 

T emperature Control

Waters high heat capacity allows our bodies to release or absorb heat when we are feeling cold or hot.  This is the reason we sweat. Don't forget to replace water loss from sweating. 

E nergizes Muscles 

Lack of fluids and electrolytes can cause muscles to shrivel and cause muscle fatigue. It is important to hydrate your muscles before, during and after exercise.

R educes Wrinkles

Although over consuming water will not cause all your wrinkles to disappear, it will hydrate your skin. Dry skin is what causes skin to look older, dry, and wrinkled.

Always remember to stay hydrated! If water is too bland for you, you can always infuse it with cucumber, mint, or fruit! 

Wet Weather

Warmer water, thunderstorms, and muggy hot weather? Yep, it's an El Niño year.

What is El Niño?

El Niño occurs when sea temperatures near the equator are warmer than normal. Trade winds in the west and central Pacific relax and hurricanes in the Atlantic decrease. 

This year, ocean temperatures are recorded 3 degrees Fahrenheit above average. The NOAA expects El Niño to last until Spring 2016. El Niño brings the Subtropical Jet Stream to Southern California and that is the reason we have been experiencing wetter weather. The LA times stated that Southern California has "...the greatest chance for wet conditions."

Don't expect the wet weather to stop. The winter is expected to be much wetter this year.  Many believe it could be the strongest El Niño in recorded history.

Are You Prepared?

Make sure your replacement value of your home is up to date in the event of a water loss claim. You want to make certain you have the proper coverage in the event of a loss. Please do to hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns at 866-486-3276 or gdomingo@farmersagent.com. Also feel free to stop by our offices in Oceanside, Laguna Hills, or Santa Fe Springs, CA. We would love to help make sure you are properly insured. 

Restaurant Review

Farmers Friendly Restaurant Review

Teri Cafe

Tri-City Crossroads Shopping Center, 3809 Plaza Dr
Oceanside, CA

Price: $$$$$

One of our favorite eateries as a family is Teri Cafe. It is located in walking distance from our office in Oceanside, CA. 

Teri Cafe offers a variety of Japanese food from teriyaki chicken and ahi tuna rice bowls, soba noodles and ramen, and grilled chicken and seared salmon salads. There are healthy choices and substitutes for everything they offer. I love all their salads, the simple green salad with grilled chicken is one of my favorites. 

Testimonies 

"Teri Cafe is my favorite restaurant. I love the ahi poke bowl. It has fresh poke and I substitute the rice for the steamed veggies. Another one of my favorites is the chicken plate. It is great if you are extra hungry; it comes with such a variety of food with great taste." 

-Lexie Domingo 

"For ten bucks their sashimi bowl value is the best in town. If you are a sushi lover and a value diner, please try it." 

-Bingo Domingo

Although Teri Cafe always has a crowd, they preached great customer service. We at Farmers Insurance highly recommend it. Stop by our office right below Teri Cafe and let us know how you liked it. 

Jump Around

One of my favorite exercises is jumping rope. I jump rope nearly everyday. It is great for your cardiovascular system and can be done pretty much anywhere. Jump ropes are so easy to carry around and have many health benefits. Take it to the boardwalk on the beach, jump in your garage, go to a local park, or even take it to your child's sporting event and jump while you are waiting for their game to start.

 

Jumping Benefits

1. Improving Coordination

You may not realize it, but skipping rope helps with your coordination. Your brain and feet are conscious of each other and coordinate together. Try new tricks like criss crossing your rope or double jumping to become more conscious and coordinated.

2. Feel the Burn

Often, jumping rope can burn more calories than jogging because the vigorous activity gets your heart rate up quickly causing you to burn up to 1300 per hour. 

3. Improves Cardiovascular Health 

Jump roping is a great aerobic exercise. By skipping 3-5 times per week for 12-20 minuets, you can increase your lung and heart health. The cardiovascular exercise also improves breathing and makes it easier to do activity. 

4. Working Smarter 

Jumping helps develop the left and right halves of your brain. It enhances spacial awareness, increases reading skills, increases memory, and makes you more alert. 

5. No Excuses 

It is so easy to travel with a jump rope. Leave one in your car, in your desk at the office, or keep one in our carry on bag if you have to travel on a plane often. It is an easy portable workout that can be done pretty much anywhere. 

Skipping Workout for Beginners

Here is a 15 minute skipping workout you can get in during anytime of the day.

50 regular skips

50 scissor skips 

50 heel taps 

50 ski skips 

15 second break 

Repeat. 

Complete each of the 4 skipping exercises, 50 reps each then take a 15 second break. Continue this pattern until your 15 minute timer is up. 

Red, White, and Fruit

Hope you all had a great weekend. Just 5 more days until my favorite holiday, Fourth of July! Family,   friends, freedom, fireworks, and fun is what the 4th is all about. I guess I have this holiday to thank for my life because my mom and dad, Glenn and Jenifer, met on this holiday 22 year ago!

I know holidays bring parties, food, and drinking. However, just because it is a holiday weekend does not mean you have to get off track with a healthy lifestyle. Below I provided some of my favorite healthy 4th of July festive snack ideas. 

Festive Fourth Fruit

All you need are some skewers, blueberries, strawberries (or any red fruit) and bananas! For more of a treat you can substitute bananas for marshmallows. Make your American flag as big or small as you want. 

Simple Stars

Super simple and festive. Just use a star shaped cookie cutter to make star shaped watermelon for a perfect 4th of July snack. I love enjoying watermelon on a hot summer day on the beach. 

Sparkly Strawberries 

Just dip your desired amount of strawberries in melted white chocolate and some blue sprinkles, then refrigerate until chocolate is hard. For a healthier option substitute the white chocolate for greek yogurt. 

I hope you enjoy your weekend. Stay safe and have fun. What are some of your festive 4th ideas?

The Blogger Behind the Screen

As many of you know, Glenn Domingo Farmers Insurance is a family based agency. I am Glenn's youngest daughter of 3 children, Amanda and I manage this blog and most of the social media sites. I just graduated high school and will be attending Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY next fall. I plan on studying Sports Medicine with an emphasis on athletic training and health science.

I love all that comes with health and nutrition and look forward to studying and learning more about it. I do quite a lot of research and reading myself and like to learn and share. I also love  playing softball and I am fortunate enough to have received a scholarship to continue to play in college. During my free time you'll see me at the beach, working out, or practicing yoga. I love anything to do with the outdoors and I am a HUGE baseball fan.

I hope this has served you to get to know the writer behind the blog a little bit better. What are some of your favorite hobbies and past times?

Never hesitate to call or email with any questions, comments, or feedback. We love hearing from all of our clients.

With Gratitude,

Amanda Domingo, Social Media Manager

June Gloom and the Beauty Boom

Although the weather has been rather gloomy, summer is still around the corner. No fad diets! They are very short term, restrictive, and can even lead to weight gain. Always remember to commit, compromise, and care for your health as a whole. As we are all trying to get in shape for summer time, here are a couple beauty boom tips to keep your health a priority.

Be Nice To Yourself

Health is a life long journey. If you aren't in the shape you want to be in, stay positive and be proud of the little victories. Studies have shown the more positive outlook on health and fitness you have, the healthier you will become.

Eat Well

Eating right is a key component to a healthy lifestyle. You can exercise all you want, but if you don't practice the right nutrition, you will not see optimal results. A simple healthy meal would contain a protein, a carbohydrate, and a fat. For example, chicken breast with a sweet potato and butter and 1/4-1/2 and avocado.

Accept Your Flaws

Everyone has those trouble spots or things about themselves they wish they could change. Embrace your flaws. Have patience and be kind to your body. Instead of pointing out what you don't like about yourself, praise the things you do. Turn negative thoughts positive.

Use Local Resources

Living in southern California I am blessed to have the ocean in my backyard. Get fit and get outside. Use local surroundings to change up your workout scenery. Changing up location will keep you motivated to workout and not plateau from the same workouts. I enjoy morning runs along the coast.

Train Mean, Stay Lean

Eating right and training right go hand in hand. Training hard keeps your metabolism high, keeps energy positive, and keeps burning calories the entire day. I don't think anyone regrets working out, but they might regret missing one.

You Can, You Will

Always believe in yourself. Set attainable goals and celebrate your little victories, they are just as important as the ones you make over years of commitment. Anything is possible if you just believe.

Good luck on your fitness journey, I believe in you and you should believe in yourself. Getting fit and healthy can also help decrease life insurance rates. Never hesitate to call or email at anytime.We are always open to comments, questions, and feedback.

Be well.
With gratitude,

Amanda Domingo, Social Media Manager