It's late Sunday morning, andI'm betting a few people are waking up late with a bit of a hangover from a night out. Drink some water -- it will help. Here's more: How Much Water Do I Need When I'm Hungover?

More Hangover Help

• What Is a Hangover?
• Hangover Remedies and Prevention
• How Do You Get Relief From a Hangover?

I really like writing up meal ideas. I try to pick out dishes that are easy to make, taste great together and are good for you. Some dishes are low in fat, some are low in calories, some are low in carbs, but I try to keep macronutrients in balance. Here's a couple examples:

• Roast Turkey Breast with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
• Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes, Zucchini Salad and Breadsticks
• Red Pepper Roasted Lamb Chop, Snap Peas, Rice & Carrots

All my meal plans include links to the recipes, which are all from About.com Food Guides

Your body needs sodium to maintain body fluid balance, plus your nerves and muscles need it for normal function. They typical Western diet gives you all the sodium you need. In fact, it usually gives you way more sodium than you need (the average American consumes at least 3,400 milligrams per day). The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests no more than 2,400 milligrams and even down to 1,500 milligrams for people aged 51 or older, African Americans, and people with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. That's about half the population of the United States.

Recently the Institutes of Medicine took a look at the research evidence regarding the importance of lowering sodium. It looks like reducing sodium to 2,400 milligrams is still a good idea, but most of us may not need to get down to 1,500 milligrams. It's hard to know for sure, because the evidence isn't that great either way. So, for now, the Dietary Guidelines' recommendations stand, but if you have questions about sodium and your heart disease risk, talk to your health care provider.

More About Sodium

• Basic Nutrition: Sodium
• Why Do Processed Foods Contain So Much Sodium?
• What Happens if I Don't Consume Enough Sodium?

Right now I'm looking out my window at a beautiful sunny day and I wish I outside playing instead of inside working. This got me thinking about summer fun (summer's not far off) and hanging out at the beach or the pool so I thought I'd offer some ideas for foods that may help you on your quest to get ready for wearing a bikini: Foods for a Bikini Body

What are your favorite foods for staying slim and sexy?