With summer, the colorful market stalls are back, and the shelves at our greengrocers are filled with fresh produce.
THE ESSENTIAL
- By consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables, you benefit from their vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to their maximum potential.
- Summer fruits: Apricots, peaches, nectarines, nectarines, melons, watermelons, figs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, plums…
- Summer vegetables: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, zucchini, green beans, peas, green salads, new potatoes, onions, garlic…
Summer is the ideal season to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables, full of sunshine, flavors and benefits for our health.
Why choose seasonal fruits and vegetables?
- Unparalleled flavor and freshness: Seasonal fruits and vegetables have an incomparable taste, tastier and more fragrant than those that have undergone long transport or been stored for weeks.
- Optimal nutritional value: By consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables, you benefit from their vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to their maximum potential. Picked when ripe and consumed quickly, they retain all their essential nutrients.
- Support for local agriculture: By choosing local products, you encourage producers in your region and help preserve the environment by limiting transport and packaging.
- Discovery of new varieties: Each season offers its own palette of specific fruits and vegetables, the opportunity to discover new flavors and vary your menus.
What fruits and vegetables can you find in summer?
Summer is a season generous in fruits and vegetables:
- Fruits: Apricots, peaches, nectarines, nectarines, melons, watermelons, figs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, plums…
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, zucchini, green beans, peas, green salads, new potatoes, onions, garlic…
Tips for making the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Visit your local market or greengrocer. This is an opportunity to stock up on fresh, seasonal produce while chatting with the producers.
- Vary the pleasures and colors. Don’t hesitate to try new varieties and compose colorful and gourmet plates.
- Eat them fresh and raw whenever possible. This is the best way to enjoy their vitamins and freshness.
- Make homemade fruit and vegetable juices. A great way to stock up on vitamins and cool off in summer.
- Add them to your salads, pies, cakes and other culinary preparations. Fruits and vegetables lend themselves to many original and tasty recipes.
In conclusion, summer is the perfect time to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables. They are a real taste pleasure and a valuable asset for your health. Don’t hesitate to put them in the spotlight on your plates and discover new flavors!
And don’t forget: eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is a simple and ecological gesture that helps support local agriculture and preserve the environment.
