The summer summer season, which enters exactly on the 21st of June, gives variety and colors on the table.
June is the month in which nature gives a show: vegetable gardens, orchards and markets explode of perfumes, flavors and bright colors. It is the ideal time to eat “color”, following the seasonality and taking advantage of the fact that many foods of this period are not only good, but also very rich in beneficial properties for skin, mood and general well -being. After all, the body is affected by the change of season and needs to be supported naturally: this is where the power of the fruit and vegetables of June comes into play.
Lighter and more nutritious than the winter, the fruit and vegetables that we consume in this period not only gratifies our palate for its sweetness and freshness, but helps us to maintain the right level of hydration our body, thanks to its high water content.
So let’s see what we can find on the market desks in this month June, in which it will certainly not be too difficult to respect the rule of “consumption of fruit and vegetables only in the season”.
VEGETABLES
Zuchinis
Undisputed queens of delicious recipes typical of this season, courgettes With their excellent flower for the preparation of tasty stuffed pancakes, with a light flavor thanks to the high content of water they are an abundant source of folato, potassium, and vitamins A and C. with a very low calorie value, the courgettes also contain carotenoids that guarantee a strong anticancer action. But it is not enough, making a feast before you expose yourself to the sun as, this slightly elongated vegetables (even if it can also be found in round form) will guarantee you a perfect tan while keeping your skin always young. Do you want an alternative way to cook them? Try to do it with the sun.
Eggplant
With a creamy consistency, the aubergine It cannot be absolutely consumed raw since, due to the solar contained in it, it is particularly toxic. Despite a vegetable, the aubergine, and therefore poor in fat, has the characteristic of absorbing them especially if cooked with oil, however allowing the preparation of many rich and tasty dishes at the same time. A good source of fiber and folic acid, the aubergine has antioxidant properties. Unfortunately, however, it is easily damaged so it is a good rule to handle it with care and keep it in the fridge for a maximum for a couple of days.
Green beans
THE green beansthat is, the immature pods of the bean, however, have very different properties from legumes, and precisely for these characteristics they are much more similar to vegetables. In fact, they contain very few calories, a few carbohydrates and the same thing goes for proteins. Rich in mineral salts, fiber, vitamin A and potassium are recommended for subjects suffering from constipation. Thanks to their fresh flavor they are excellent if consumed at room temperature with oil, salt and basil salt. In cooking them be careful not to abuse with water, in fact they could lose all their nutritional properties
And still in your vegetables basket for this month you could put:
Taking advantage of these products in the middle of their season also means saving, eating better and respecting the rhythms of the earth. In addition, cooking with fresh and local ingredients connects us with nature and with the Mediterranean tradition, that made of simplicity, authentic taste and dishes that tell an ancient story, made of seasons, collected and rituals related to the earth.
FRUIT
Apricot
Protagonists of the rich Macedonia in June, apricots With a fragrant consistency and with a very sweet flavor they are the allies of the tan. From easy deterioration, they must be consumed in no time since the time of purchase. Rich of vitamin B, C, PP, carotenoids and above all vitamin essential for our skin, hair and nails. But not only that, this live orange color has a high content of magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium. Precisely for these nutritional properties, apricot should be during the summer, the main ingredient of those suffering from anemia. Is it a good laxative therefore be careful not to abuse it too mature. And for those who want to try their hand at the kitchen, who are better for breakfast than an excellent homemade apricot jam?
Peaches
With many yellow varieties, white, with hair or without fishing It is a particularly fragrant, sweet, fleshy and very refreshing fruit thanks to the abundant quantity of water contained in it. One of the fruits par excellence of summer excellence, fishing has a low calorie content and therefore can fall within any food diet. Diuretic, laxative and purifying peaches have a good content of vitamin A and C, but as all fruit it is better to consume them at the end of the meal so as not to slow down digestion. Nightmare or transformed into a soft jam, the peaches can be of help to better face next winter.
Throughout the month of June we can still find:
Let’s not forget that many of the fruits of this month are also excellent for preparing fresh juices, smoothie or natural sorbets, perfect for hydrating and full of vitamins without resorting to added sugars. And if you like to experiment in the kitchen, June is the ideal month to start making preserves and jams with the best fruit of the year: a way to keep a little summer in the cold months.
