Hot days, cool food

I'm not one to tout the health benefits of packaged food. I am, however, one who detests being overheated and will become very grumpy when the sweating begins. Therefore, on those days when the heat soars past 90, I know how to prioritize. First, any food that does not have to be cooked -- by me -- is fair game. This means take out food, tuna fish and ready to eat meals from the grocery store. Second, all fashion rules go out the window. That means that if whatever I want to wear ... or not wear ... is fine. The priority is staying cool.
So, on those sweltering days, you might find me in my kitchen wearing a sleeveless, low cut sundress stirring up some macaroni salad and slicing a rotisserie chicken from Hannaford. Yes, yes, I know those things are chockful of ... stuff .. that make them taste good, principally salt, I imagine. And I am fine with that. And the macaroni salad? It's cold. Period.
Sometimes on days like this (when it's not only hot, but it's also really humid) I'll make a big salad and we'll have some cooked chicken in it. Or I'll throw something in the crockpot so that I can avoid turning on any burners.
Here's the thing: It's summer. Even if you don't have a vacation planned or any time off, it really is a more relaxing time. It's warmer, so it takes a little less energy to get ready for the day ... no shoveling, no scraping of the car, no layers of wool. And people's moods certainly feel a little bit lighter when there's more daylight and no snow.
So let go of those dinnertime rules. Order a pizza. Go out for Chinese food. Get a bucket of peel and eat shrimp. Make some sandwiches. 
Take it easy.