According to the calendar, summer officially started on Friday, June 21st. However, for many people images of fun in the sun and the food that accompanies it likely started during Memorial Day weekend. Eating your way through a specific season may formulate many sweet memories. With the passing of the July 4th holiday, our minds may start focusing on the fall. However, there is still plenty of time to create memories with sweet treats like toffee. There will be some savory dishes as well as some healthy ones mentioned below if you are looking for ideas for an upcoming gathering.
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Healthy First
The heat of the summer may entice people to want to take better care of their health, not only for these few months but for the future as well. Eating healthy does not have to taste bad, it just means you are making wiser choices which your body will thank you for later.
One way to eat healthy during any time of the year is to enjoy the fruits that are in season. Eating seasonally is a great way to enjoy your favorites or even try new fruits and vegetables at their peak. If possible, you can even take a trip to your local farmer’s market to support local businesses and ensure your purchases are as fresh as possible. If you need help locating a farmer’s market there’s an app designed to help you with just that task. It’s called Market Mapper. Just know that much like going to the grocery store hungry, if you go the farmer’s market hungry you will likely buy more items then you originally intended to!
Eating healthy during the summer is also important for your children. They will likely need more nutrients to replace what is lost during sporting events and other outdoor activities.
Eat Your Meal before Desert
The world of savory options is endless. If you can imagine it and it’s safe for human consumption, chances are you will likely find a place to purchase that food. Savory cooking can easily incorporate healthy items with a bit of planning and yet still be delicious. It is also a good idea to include lighter options for those days when you know you need to eat, but it’s too hot to make anything heavy.
Note that if you are preparing the meal to be transported to another location, take all proper food storage precautions. Purchase containers that are able to handle the ride and keep your food safe for all to enjoy once you arrive at your destination!
Time for Desert
Once the main course(s) of the meal are complete, there is a good chance that many people may go looking for a sweet treat to cap off the experience. There are many iconic sweet treats that come to mind when thinking of summer like candy apples or cotton candy. Another classic is toffee. Enjoy your sweets responsibly though!
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Eating your way through summer can be quite an enjoyable experience. Remember to pace yourself so that you are able to enjoy other activities after your meals and it’s also important to drink plenty of water!
