Eating with the Seasons - Summer Edition

Every Sunday morning, you can find me at my local farmer’s market because nothing beats in-season, fresh produce. Aside from tasting better, there are plenty of benefits to eating in-season fruits and vegetables.

In-season produce has more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants compared to produce that has been imported. In addition to the nutritional benefits, produce that is in season and grown locally is more environmentally friendly. Lastly, purchasing local produce is a great way to support the farmers in your community.

Summer is my favorite season because of all the amazing fruit. Right now you can find fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries), melon (watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe), and stone fruits (cherries, peaches, nectarines).

Summer vegetables include zucchini, cauliflower, corn, peas, fava beans, green beans, and tomatoes. 

Now that you know what to look for at your local farmer’s market or grocery store - here are 2 of my favorite recipes that showcase some of the best flavors of summer.

I’ve never been a salad lover, but adding fruit to my salads was an absolute game changer for me. The combination of peaches and balsamic vinegar is unbeatable!

This yogurt bowl is ready in minutes and perfect for breakfast or dessert. It's perfect bite of summer!

Ingredients

• 8 cherries
• 170g vanilla greek yogurt (appx. ¾ cup, you can also use an equal amount of plain greek yogurt with 2 tsp sweetener) 
• 1-2 tbsp almond butter (this is my favorite one)
• ½-1 tbsp cocoa nibs
• Cinnamon
• Drizzle of honey

Directions

Halve your cherries and discard the pits. Stir the cherries and cinnamon into the greek yogurt then top with almond butter, cocoa nibs, and honey. Enjoy!