Summer time foods

      We are approaching summer soon and that means the food we eat is going to be different from the foods we are eating in the winter.  The summer heat can be exhausting and dry for our bodies and we got to make sure we are replenishing our bodies with liquids and refreshing foods.  Making sure that our body is refreshed and has enough water.           

            One of my favorite diets in the summer is eating cool salads or chilled homemade fruit popsicles (not the ones you buy at the store but the natural ones you make at home).  Fruits are one of my favorite treats in the summer because that’s when fruits are the freshest.  They taste so much different from the winter fruits you buy at the grocery stores.  Fruit salads are also good in the summer, they are refreshing, healthy and delicious. 

            Many times people don’t realize the fresh food that comes in to grocery stores from the farms.  They continue to eat all the junky foods, starchy foods, high fat foods.  I think they need to try some summer foods if really makes you feel better and less thirsty since often times you get more dehydrated in the summer.  Summer is the best time to dig in a big, beautiful green salad. All the ingredients will be fresh, and most of them will probably be available locally. This season, add more variety to your basic dinner salad recipe by using spinach, bitter greens and a variety of colored peppers. The more colors and textures you add, the more interesting and flavorful your simple salad will be.  Salads are one my favorite foods, high in vitamins and super low in fat.  Toss different types of veggies together and see what you like.  Be careful with the dressings that you buy in stores, they are often time high in fat so it’s best to make your own dressing if you can. 

            We all know that summer is great for the cold sweet ice creams and snow cones but watch out for the sugar because the popular summer cool treats are very high in sugar.  If it was me I would rather choose the chilled toss salad over the ice cream any time.  But it’s okay if you have it once in a while, just remember everything in moderation is key.  This summer have fun with your summer foods and get creative.