Eating Seasonally Made Simple: July
The Summer months are already flying by. June passed by in a flash, and July is already here! And that means we’re already halfway through the year (crazy, I know!).
With the Fourth of July just a few days away, and camping trips and cookouts on the horizon, there are many opportunities to enjoy July’s seasonal bounty with friends and family. July’s produce is full of bright flavors and comes in every color of the rainbow. It’s the perfect time to try a new recipe or even a new food. Pick something that catches your eye and go for it!
Eating seasonally means eating along with the rhythms of nature and enjoying the fruits and veggies that grow naturally at any given time of the year. It boosts nutrient content, tastes better, is better for the planet and can save us money on our grocery bill.
Eating to Stay Cool in July
July is a hot month! Take a holistic approach to staying cool this month and eat foods that cool your body and keep you hydrated.
This means cutting back on “warming” foods that are sour or spicy, fried foods, red meats, and alcohol.
Focus on “cooling” foods like raw fruits and veggies, salads, water-rich fruits like berries, melons, and peaches, and cooling spices like cilantro, mint, dill, coriander, and fennel.
What’s in Season in July
Apricots
Cherries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Cucumbers
Pineapple
Peppers
Raspberries
Peaches
Strawberries
Plums
Cantaloupe
Green Beans
Corn
Tomatoes
Summer squash
Mangoes
Watermelon
July Recipe Ideas:
Summer Squash
Drizzle with olive oil, grill and serve as a side dish to your favorite protein.
Try a simple sautéed yellow squash recipe with a parmesan sprinkle.
Have dessert with this healthy zucchini bread recipe!
Green Beans
Enjoy them raw, or steam them and toss with ghee, sea salt and pepper for an easy side dish.
Toss into a summer salad with corn, tomatoes, and red onion.
Make a niçoise salad with salmon, green beans, new potatoes & an olive oil dijon dressing.
Blueberries
Freeze them and use like ice cubes in your glass of water or lemonade!
Blend blueberries with yogurt & honey and freeze into popsicles molds for a creamy homemade ice pop.
Make a blueberry & açaí smoothie bowl. Top with shredded coconut, cacao nibs, strawberries and granola.
Looking for even more summertime recipe inspiration? Check out my new recipe collections for Summer below!!
Downloadable eBook filled with 40 seasonal salad recipes to help you make the most of eating in season this summer.
Downloadable eBook filled with 35 crisp & refreshing drink recipes to keep you hydrated during the warm Summer months.
