It’s Summer! Swap Soups for Salads!

As we shift into the summer season, our bodies naturally adapt to the warmer weather. In winter, our metabolism ramps up to maintain body temperature, which increases our need for energy. That’s why we tend to crave heavier, warming foods like root vegetables, meat, and healthy fats.

In contrast, summer brings slower metabolism and reduced caloric needs. Our appetite often decreases too, as digestion generates heat—and our bodies are trying to stay cool! This is why we naturally lean toward lighter, refreshing foods like leafy greens, fish, salads, and fruits during the warmer months.

Hot weather also increases sweating, which can lead to dehydration and a loss of electrolytes. Leafy greens, rich in essential minerals, are a great way to replenish what’s lost—making them a smart seasonal choice.

Eating with the seasons means choosing local fruits and vegetables that are naturally growing in your region right now. It supports your body’s needs, lowers your environmental impact by reducing transportation and storage, and encourages sustainable agriculture and biodiversity.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy salads and smoothies packed with fresh, local ingredients.

What’s in season right now? Think asparagus, rhubarb, spring onions, radishes, spinach, kale, lettuce, peas, broccoli, beets, cucumbers, apples, cherries, and berries.

Eat fresh. Eat local. And let your body—and the earth—thank you for it!

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