When it comes to chomping down on all your favorite summer staples, a few healthy swaps can go a long way towards improving your nutrition:
- Swap ice cream for low-fat yogurt in your favorite shakes and smoothies
- Swap refined white sugar for natural alternatives like honey, maple syrup
- Swap high-fructose juices and lemonades for cool glasses of water infused with refreshing flavors like lemon, cucumber, or lavender
- Swap processed salad dressings for olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice
- Swap butter on your toast for fresh avocado
In Season Summer Fruits Include:
- Bananas
- Lyches
- Berries
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Oranges
- Figs
- Mangoes
- Limes
- Grapes
- Plums
- Pineapple
- Apricots
- Melons
- Pears
In Season Vegetables:
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Capsicum
- Celery
- Tomatoes
- Radish
- Beans
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Potatoes
- Sweet Corn
- Zucchini
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Squash