As far as food goes, we're entering my favorite time of the year: summer. Yes, it's officially June, the bare beginnings of summer, the time when there is variety galore in farmer's markets, grocery stores and backyard gardens everywhere you turn. Not only can you find the best tomatoes and strawberries of the year, but you have the bonus of other fruits and veggies at their ripest, most delicious, most nutritious and best prices. Some of my favorites are corn, asparagus, cantaloupe, honeydew, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and, of course, watermelon!
Whether you're just beginning your weight-loss journey or have been plugging away for awhile, take advantage of this time of year to savor fully the produce that's available to you. There's truly nothing like a summer-ripe peach--either fresh off the tree or grilled with a small scoop of ice cream on top. It's a great opportunity to fall in love with a new fruit or veggie, or even to reacquaint yourself with some of your childhood summer favorites. And who knows, maybe you'll rediscover something you had forgotten you adored! You can enjoy it all summer, then perhaps find it in fresh/frozen form to enjoy at other times of the year. The perfect time to adopt a new healthy habit. Dig in!
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