Eating seasonably allows you to eat the freshest produce, but it also has a multitude of additional benefits. Without having to ship produce from around the world, the prices are lower which can save you money as well as stimulate the local economy through farmer’s markets and other local sources. Seasonal eating also helps to broaden your palate through a larger variety of foods throughout the year. We’ve rounded up a list of the best summer seasonal foods below, so check it out and then head on out to your local farmer’s market and get cooking!
June
- Berries
- Carrots
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Melons
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
July
- Avocado
- Bell Peppers
- Cherries
- Cucumbers
- Mangoes
- Pineapples
- Squash
August
- Basil
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cilantro
- Kale
- Plums
