Hydrate.

Water isn’t the only way to beat the heat. Your favorite fruits can keep you hydrated and taste great while doing it.

• Keep juicy fruits and vegetables around, such as watermelon, kiwi fruit, pineapple, grapes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Have them prepared and ready to grab for later.
• Liven up your water by adding fruits and fresh herbs. Strawberries, lemons, limes, and fresh basil are welcome in any pitcher. Or take it up a notch by using coconut or sparkling water.

Need some hydration inspiration? Try these recipes.

• Tropical Holiday Fruit Salad
• Roasted Pepper-Zucchini Bruschetta

Make snacks easy and accessible all year round.

Prepare in advance to avoid grabbing less healthful foods with fewer nutrients.¹ When snacks are ready to eat, it’s easier to maintain your goals. Here are some ideas:

• Wash vegetables and fruits the night before.
• For extra convenience, try our Publix Deli Fresh Fruit Platter, Mini or our Publix Deli Garden Fresh Vegetable Platter, Mini. Each platter serves 5.
• Keep the fridge stocked¹ with cheese sticks and cooked shrimp.
• Stock the pantry with pouches of tuna, salmon, and nuts. They pair perfectly with cut fruits and vegetables.
• Keep party platters filled with an array of veggies, fruits, and proteins. Get the family involved to make prepping more fun.

Try these convenient flavorful combinations that hydrate and satisfy!

Salty & satisfying.

• Lean deli meat rolled up with a slice of low-fat cheese
• Pretzel sticks dipped in nut butter
• Whole grain tortilla chips with salsa

Sweet, salty & simple.

• Apple or other fruit with cheese
• Low-fat cottage cheese with fruit
• Nut butter with apple slices

Savory faves.

• Low-fat air-popped popcorn dusted with a spice blend of cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder
• Hummus with vegetables and whole grain crackers
• Guacamole with vegetables

Crunchy munchies.

• Better Choice Apples with Almond Butter Dip
• Vegetables including carrots, bell pepper strips, celery, and sugar snap peas with Publix hummus
• Produce snacks including unsalted nuts and dried vegetable chips

Try to follow one or two of these tips to get the most out of your snacks while maintaining your nutrition goals.

For more snack ideas, check out our articles “Better Snacks for Kids” and “Purposeful Snack Hacks.” For questions on snacking, reach out to publix.dietitian@publix.com. Your Publix dietitians are here to help!

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Sources:

¹U.S. Department of Agriculture. Healthy Snacking with MyPlate. Accessed December 3, 2025.