Light Summer Eating: Fresh, Local and Healthy ☀️

Add some color to your plate

In summer, market stalls overflow with local fruits and vegetables: strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes... it's the perfect time to enjoy them! These in-season foods are affordable, tasty, and nutritious.

👉 Try planning your healthy meals around what you find at the market: it’s a great way to diversify your diet, support local producers, save money, and reduce food waste!

• Hemp seed pesto 

• Roasted sweet potatoes

• Hemp seed fruit salad

Plant-based barbecues and light meals: make plant proteins your go-to

You don't need meat for a good barbecue! Plant-based proteins such as tofu, tempeh or legumes (chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans) are excellent for your health... and perfect for the grill!

👉 Marinate them with spices, roast them with vegetables (like peppers, zucchini, onions), or slide them onto vegetarian skewers. These alternatives are delicious, lighter and often more affordable than meat!

• Tempeh bacon

• Tofu fajitas

Plan ahead to make the most of summer

Summer days fly by! Between picnics and outdoor activities, we often end up eating on the go. To avoid last-minute choices (often less balanced and more expensive), think about planning a few meals in advance using simple, local, and easy-to-assemble ingredients!

👉 Prep portions of hearty salads or legumes in advance, which you can easily take on a picnic or enjoy cold at home. Keeping marinated tofu, pre-cut veggies, or homemade hummus in the fridge makes healthy eating a breeze, even on the hottest days! When heading out , don't forget your insulated bag or cooler to keep food fresh. Pack it last and put everything in the fridge as soon as you get back home!

• Tempeh tortillas

• Yellow pea hummus

• Banh mi with tofu

Why not turn these good habits into a way of life, even after the holidays? 😊