The winter season is the ideal period to savour hot, comforting and sometimes heavy meals. However, when summer arrives, our desires and food habits change with the season. We prefer fresh, light and healthy foods. Here are the top 15 of the most ideal foods to fill your fridge with this summer.
1. Avocados
Avocados are excellent for the heart and for an overall health. They are a great source of fat. But, they won’t leave you feeling heavy and tired.
2. Nuts
Nuts are also a very good source of fat. Eating them could even help to reduce your cholesterol levels.
3. Blueberries and strawberries
Strawberries and blueberries contribute to reducing sensitivity to light. They are perfect to consume during the summer to protect your skin from the sun.
4. Greenery
Eat them raw and favour the greenest greens possible. Greenery possesses multiple health benefits, including vitamin A which helps to protect the skin from damages caused by UV rays.
5. Green tea
Drink some in the morning or infuse some in a pitcher and leave it in the fridge to have a refreshing beverage all day. Green tea helps fight cancer and heart disease, lowers cholesterol, stimulates the metabolism and even prevents dementia.
6. Peaches, nectarines and apricots
Great sources of vitamin A, C, and fibre, peaches, nectarines and apricots should be consumed fresh or dried for a good dose of nutrients for the heart in the summer.
7. Pears, figs, and apples
Keep the skin on these fruits since they are rich in fibre in order to benefit from all their nutrients. Or, better yet, buy some organic fruits if you can afford them.
8. Raspberries and blackberries
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, these delicious berries should be added to your summertime grocery list. Take advantage of their low price since they’ll be in season.
9. Honeydew melon and cantaloupe
Cantaloupe and honeydew melon are diuretics. This means they help you to lose extra weight and help to get rid of inflammation caused by water retention.
10. Celery and fennel
Like cantaloupe and honeydew melon, celery and fennel are diuretics. They act as stimulants for the kidneys. Consume some in abundance in the summer in order to avoid feeling bloaty at the beach.
11. Yogurt
This food rich in protein is ideal for a hot summer day. You can even bring it with you to the beach. You only need to freeze it beforehand. It will always stay fresh when you decide to eat it.
12. Oranges
Ensure you never get muscular cramps by eating oranges. Juicy and full of sugar, they are a source of potassium, a nutrient that evacuates when we sweat.
13. Watermelon
Watermelon has an incredibly high amount of water, which makes it the best fruit to eat during a hot summer day. It is a delicious way to stay hydrated.
14. Zucchini
Zucchinis contain pectin which makes it a great food to add to your summer food list. This fibre helps reduce cholesterol and contributes to a healthy heart in general.
15. Tomatoes
Take advantage of the tomato season to eat as many as you want. They are a good source of antioxidants and of vitamin C but especially of lycopene. The consumption of lycopene is beneficial for chronic diseases and cancer.
Source :
- Woman’s Day
