Food in summer time

Summertime brings warmth, greater physical activity and the need for light, refreshing food. With the right menu and tips, it will be easier to maintain energy, hydration and well-being during the summer months.

Good food that is ideal for the summer months:

Fruits and vegetables

– Watermelon: Refreshing and hydrating, with a high water content.

– Berries: Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries are rich in antioxidants.

– Cucumbers: Light, refreshing and hydrating.

– Tomatoes: Full of lycopene and delicious in salads or on their own.

– Avocado: Rich in healthy fats, great in salads or as a spread.

– Paprika: Sweet or hot, great in salads, grilled or as a snack.

Salads

– Green salads: The combination of arugula, spinach, radicchio and lettuce is light and nutritious.

– Quinoa Salad: Quinoa mixed with vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and feta cheese.

– Fruit salads: A combination of different types of fruit such as watermelon, strawberries, blueberries and melon.

Seafood dishes

– Grilled fish: Grilled salmon, tuna, trout or sea bass.

– Seafood: Shrimp, squid or clams are light and nutritious.

 Light meat dishes

– Grilled chicken: Marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and herbs.

– Turkey: Light meat, excellent grilled or in salads.

Light snacks

-Hummus: Served with fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, peppers).

– Guacamole: Avocado spread with lemon, garlic and onion, served with whole grain chips or vegetables.

Drinks

– Detox water: Water with lemon, cucumber, mint or ginger.

– Herbal teas: Cold teas made from mint, chamomile or hibiscus.

– Smoothies: Refreshing drinks made from fresh fruits and vegetables such as spinach, bananas, strawberries, mango and coconut water.

Cold soups

– Gazpacho: Cold Spanish soup made of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and garlic.

– Melon soup: Cold melon and mint soup, great for refreshment.

Light desserts

– Sorbet: From fresh fruit such as lemon, raspberry or mango.

– Yogurt with honey: Greek yogurt with the addition of honey and fresh fruit.

– Fruit salad: Different types of fruit mixed with lemon juice and mint leaves.