Summer Beauty Foods

After spending all day having fun in the sun, replenish you body with the following summer fruits and vegetables which are great sources of vitamins and water.

Fruits and vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious during their "season" see USDA Summer Produce Guide for a list of the fruits and veggies in season.

Many summer fruits are loaded with vitamin C and other core nutrients. Vitamin C helps boost skin’s natural production of collagen to help maintain its elasticity and bounce back. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps repair free radical damage.Iron is essential for keeping your rosy cheeks.

Apricots

Apricots are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E and iron. Vitamin A is essential for clear skin and also helps with pigmentation.

Basil

Beans

Blueberries

Blueberries keep you young.  Blueberries are a superfood and are 84% water which can help you stay hydrated. Blueberries are packed with vitamin C, manganese and phytonutrients.

Carrots

Get your daily dose of vitamin A from carrots. Carrots are also a great source of biotin, vitamin K and the B vitamins.

Cherries

Corn

Cucumber

Peaches

Plums

Strawberries

Tomatillos

Tomatillos are a great source of potassium and vitamins A and C. Tomatillos’ antioxidant properties also help the body prevent and repair free radical damage.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are full of heart-healthy carotenoids such as Lutein and Lycopene; and vitamins A and C. Tomatoes help repair damage from sunburn.

Watermelon

Watermelon is 91% water and packed with a special antioxidant known as Lycopene. Lycopene helps keep your heart healthy. Watermelons can hydrate you and give you an energy boost on a long summer day.

Zucchini

Zucchini and other summer squashes are great sources of vitamins A, B6, C, folate, riboflavin, and thiamin. They also look like giant cells when cut up and it’s no surprise they help protect and keep your cells healthy!