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It’s that time of year again when fresh produce takes pride of place on the supermarket shelves. With so many delicious and healthy fresh foods available found in no other season, I’m definitely going to be spending more time in my local grocery store. If you’re like me and enjoy clean eating and a happy lifestyle, you too will want to take advantage of a ton of nutritious options that also come with many secret health benefits.

Over the many years of my existence, I’ve tried a countless array of heavenly fresh foods and am going to share which tempting eats I think are an excellent choice to add to your summer diet.

Sweet Corn

There’s nothing more summery than tucking into a fresh portion of bright yellow sweet corn. Not only does it taste yummy, but fresh corn also contains a couple of powerful antioxidants – lutein and zeaxanthin. You may not realise that each time you munch your way through corn on the cob, the antioxidants are working hard to protect your eyes from the damaging sun rays. What’s more, these powerful antioxidants can help lower your risk of macular degeneration which is the biggest cause of blindness in people over 60. Sweet corn is really good for your children’s health too.

Cherries

These little red balls of goodness are a must-have for a happy lifestyle and enhancing a healthy summer diet. Cherries can actually help you to relax and get a better night’s sleep, so when you feel a little stressed, make them your go-to fresh food option. They are also excellent for post-workout pain, and can also help you to burn fat and decrease fat storage. As a rich source of antioxidants, cherries can help fight cancer and disease, migraines and a whole lot more. Eat cherries and be merry!

Tomatoes

It goes without saying that you should always use sunscreen on a scorching hot day, but adding tomatoes to your healthy summer diet will give you a boost of protection from the sun. Lycopene is the substance that gives tomatoes their rosy red color and may also help to prevent sunburn. As a leading fresh food to add to sandwiches, salads and all kinds of meals, it isn’t hard to boost the volume of tomatoes you eat. They are also packed full of antioxidants and nutrients, as well as being a rich source of vitamins A and C. You say tomato, I say buy them by the caseload.

Watermelons

Juicy and refreshing, watermelons are the perfect summer fruit. They can keep you hydrated, cool, stable your mood and sharpen your memory. Watermelons are a flavourful alternative to drinking bucket loads of water as they are made up of 92% of the transparent liquid stuff. This means you’ll feel fuller and satisfied while consuming fewer calories, making watermelon great for if you’re trying to stick to a weight loss program. These little rays of sunshine can also help prevent many health conditions including high blood pressure, common colds, cancer and heart disease.

Avocados

Scientific research shows that people who eat avocados tend to have a healthy and happy lifestyle. They are highly nutritious, full of essential vitamins, loaded with fiber and heart-healthy fatty acids which can help to reduce wrinkles and do wonders for your complexion. When it comes to your waistline, avocados control your appetite by making your feel fuller for longer. From helping you to lose weight to relieving symptoms of arthritis and preventing cancer, avocados ensure clean eating and are easy to incorporate into your summer diet.

As you can see, it’s easy for you and the whole family to eat healthier in the summer and take advantage of great produce and clean flavours. All the fresh foods I recommend can be eaten as they come or quickly added to an abundance of meals, leaving you with more time to enjoy fun in the sun. So celebrate the warm weather and indulge in a gloriously healthy summer diet this season.