August is the grand finale of summer produce, and what a finale. In fact, there are so many tasty things in season that it’s hard to pick a top five. So, we didn’t, and are switching it up for a top 10, complete with some nutritional benefits of each.
- Peaches & Nectarines
Juicy, fragrant, and at peak sweet/tart balance. Need we say more?
Biggest nutritional boost: High in vitamins A & C plus fiber, supporting skin health, immunity, and digestion.
- Watermelon
Super-hydrating and cooling — a true summer staple.
Biggest nutritional boost: Packed with vitamins A & C, lycopene, and 92% water, making it perfect to keep you and your skin hydrated in the sun, plus plenty of inflammation reduction.
- Sweet Corn
If there’s a summer meal without sweet corn, is it really a summer meal?
Biggest nutritional boost: Rich in fiber, B vitamins, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which support gut and eye health.
- Tomatoes
They’re at their peak variety, flavor, AND juiciness in August.
Biggest nutritional boost: High in lycopene, vitamin C, and potassium, offering heart health, UV protection, and even potential reduced cancer risk.
- Cucumbers
The coolness, crispness, and hydration of watermelon, with the crunch of sweet corn. A perfect summer treat.
Biggest nutritional boost: Loaded with vitamin K, water, and fiber.
- Summer Squash
Very overlooked, and yet very delicious. These are mild-flavored and versatile — great raw, grilled, baked, or zoodled.
Biggest nutritional boost: Rich in vitamins A & C, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, which support eye health and digestion.
- Bell Peppers
We’ve covered these plenty, but in case you needed to know, their vibrant colors and bold tastes spice up so many dishes.
Biggest nutritional boost: High in vitamins A & C, fiber, and antioxidants, boosting your immune system to keep you going all summer.
- Carrots
Orange ones get the notoriety, but did you know there are actually yellow and purple carrots? Mind blown, a little.
Biggest nutritional boost: Loaded with beta-carotene, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. So, great for your vision, heart, and digestion.
- Green Beans
Crisp, snappy, and small enough to add a little something to so many meals.
Biggest nutritional boost: Packed with fiber and vitamins A, C & K, making them small yet mighty.
- Berries
Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries — it doesn’t really matter the berry (other than strawberries, which are not actually berries), but these berries and great sweet/tart combos this month.
Biggest nutritional boost: High in fiber, vitamins C & K, antioxidants, and anthocyanins.
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