After a cold and long winter, we always wait for the summer and enjoy a warm, sunny day. So our body, tired of heavy, high-calorie, fatty foods, used in winter, so in summer it is necessary to switch to lighter and less caloric foods.
What should be the summer menu, and how does it differ from the diet in other periods of the year?
Useful summer salads
The advantage of the summer menu is the simplicity, ease and speed of cooking. The summer is rich in fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits, and from them you can easily and quickly prepare salads. Selecting different combinations of ingredients, you can vary the menu and try new salads every day. To fill summer salads preferably not with mayonnaise, but with vegetable oil, low-fat cream or simply sprinkle with lemon juice, try to add less salt.
It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of salads from fresh vegetables, since after winter they help to normalize the functioning of the whole organism( metabolic processes, digestive system work, etc.), enrich and restore the vitamin and mineral deficiency of the body. In addition, green, yellow, orange, red colors of fruits and vegetables raise the mood and help maintain a cheerful mood.
Cold soups in the summer heat
The leading place among the first dishes is okroshka. This summer soup is also famous for its variety. Traditionally, they prepare okroshka using kvass, and you can use other recipes and cook okroshka on yogurt, ayran, buttermilk. You can also experiment in a combination of ingredients, for example, to use smoked cheese or brynza, as an alternative to sausage, it will not only be very tasty, but also more useful.
The second place among cold soups is beetroot, which is also easy to prepare. Try to serve this dish with finely chopped mint leaves, all will appreciate the new and unusual taste of such beetroot.
Light second dishes and healthy drinks
For fatty meat, it is better to forget before the onset of cold weather. Give preference to poultry, fish and seafood. A variety of seafood can cook a lot of light and delicious second courses.
The best garnish for them will be vegetables in various forms: fresh, boiled, steamed, steamed. But it's better not to get involved with pasta and potatoes.
Do not forget about cereals in summer. Porridge is the perfect breakfast, enriching the body with the necessary energy for the whole day.
To restore the body's water balance and quench your thirst, summer drinks will help: bread kvass, chilled compotes, fruit drinks, juices. Drinks can be made from different fruits, berries and even vegetables. But beyond any competition - simple drinking water! But sweet soda should be avoided.
Make the summer menu according to your preferences and tastes, change your diet to less caloric, easier and simple and always remain in a good mood!