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\u2018Tis 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?<\/p>\n
A plant-based diet\u00a0helps you\u00a0maintain 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.<\/p>\n
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!<\/p>\n
Summer Vegetables<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 Asparagus<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Beets<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Carrots<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Corn<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Cucumber<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Eggplant<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Fresh herbs<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Lettuce<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Sugar Snap Peas<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Tomatoes<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Zucchini and Yellow Squash<\/p>\n
Summer Fruits<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Berries<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Muskmelons<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Watermelons<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Cherries<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Stone Fruits (Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums)<\/p>\n
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