The best ingredients to take advantage of this summer

Eloísa Carmona

Undoubtedly, buying fruits and vegetables that are in season during summer has many advantages in your kitchen, as you will not only get fresh meals, but also, purchasing them will mean savings for your economy. Learn which fruits and vegetables are in season this summer and take advantage of them in your meals as main ingredients. You will see that the options are vast, and you can choose from melon, watermelon, bananas, or peppers, cucumbers, carrots; the list goes on, so discover their properties and benefits below.

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AvocadoThe avocado is a delicious summer fruit with many benefits, including its healthy fat content, as well as providing fiber, potassium (even more than bananas, another summer fruit), vitamins, and it pairs well with everything in your dishes, whether in salads, with tuna, on toast, in sandwiches, or snacks.View recipe
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PeachPeaches, also known as nectarines, are also rich in potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants, and they are perfect for making desserts.View recipe
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CherryCherries are at their peak from late spring to early summer, so they have a short harvesting period. Their benefits include providing fiber and folic acid, perfect for pregnant women.View recipe
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RaspberryThis fruit of European origin and velvety skin, delicious whether fresh or in jams or drinks, provides potassium, iron, and calcium, as well as vitamin B3, C, and due to its low sugar level, it can be a tolerable fruit for diabetic people.View recipe
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MelonIf you are looking for a fruit that hydrates you a lot, melon is the right choice. Additionally, it contains potassium and is a natural diuretic and laxative, so it will also keep you de-bloated.View recipe
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WatermelonComposed of 90 percent water, watermelon is perhaps one of the freshest and most representative summer fruits, as it can be found in salads, smoothies, waters, and everything else you can imagine with this delicious fruit that also provides vitamins and minerals like magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.View recipe
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ZucchiniOf European origin, the main producers of zucchini today are China and the United States. Including it in our diet will provide benefits if we seek to lower cholesterol levels, thanks to its dietary fiber content, in addition to having high levels of vitamins A and C.View recipe
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Green beansAlso known as green beans, these flattened pods are also a great source of potassium, have a bit of protein, calcium, and vitamins A and C.View recipe
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CucumberYou may not know that cucumber comes from the same family as squash and watermelon, so it also has a high water content and is the best snack if you want to lose weight, as you can practically eat and eat cucumber without taking in extra calories.View recipe
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Red bell pepperThe bell pepper contains antioxidants, vitamin C, magnesium, is a natural diuretic, and helps reduce anxiety and insomnia.View recipe
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BeetrootThis tuber, which can be red or purple, is a great source of beta-carotene, antioxidants, and fiber, nutrients necessary for your immune system, digestion, and vision to function well.View recipe
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CarrotThe carrot is famous for its benefits in achieving a dreamy tan and perfect vision, but it has also been reported that it can prevent some types of cancer (according to the WHO), plus it strengthens teeth and gums, combats constipation, and strengthens nails and hair.View recipe