Summer is the season for some of the best and freshest produce. Eating whole and organic foods is so good for your health and wellness and is one of our top picks when it comes to health and wellness tips for 2023. Why not take advantage of all the fresh and organic food that is at its peak in the summer months?
A plant-based diet helps you maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and reduces your risk for some chronic conditions. Plants are full of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients we need to keep our bodies working optimally.
Tip: Check out the lists below, for the fruit and vegetable options that are at their best during the summer. Get to cooking or enjoy them raw!
Summer Vegetables
· Asparagus
· Beets
· Carrots
· Corn
· Cucumber
· Eggplant
· Fresh herbs
· Lettuce
· Sugar Snap Peas
· Tomatoes
· Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Summer Fruits
· Berries
· Muskmelons
· Watermelons
· Cherries
· Stone Fruits (Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums)
Hudson Valley Community College’s Health Services office, located in Siek Campus Center at The Wellness Center, Suite 270, is here to support you in meeting your health goals. We offer advocacy and care to promote being well and staying well. Feel free to contact our office at (518) 629-7468 or stop in and see us!
Published: Thu, 30 May 2024 14:10:00 +0000 by j.warren