Summer Fruits

A good diet is based on a balance of the nutrients we consume throughout the day. A very important part of these are found in fruits and vegetables, which provide essential vitamins and help prevent numerous diseases. 

In general, it's customary to consume them year-round, but it's advisable to keep in mind which fruits and vegetables to eat depending on the season. Therefore, from EDYPRO We want to recommend some fruits you can enjoy during the sunniest and warmest season of the year: summer. This season features brightly colored, sweet, refreshing fruits that are rich in water, perfect for staying hydrated any time of day. 

  • Apricot: harvested between May and August, it stands out for its source of vitamin A, essential for the skin, bones, eyesight, and hair. 
  • Breva: we will only find it between June and July and it is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and regulates intestinal transit. 
  • Cherry: available from May to July and is a source of potassium, melatonin and folic acid.
  • Plum: harvested between June and August, it is rich in iron, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Fig: its season comes at the end of the breva season, from July to September and is a source of fiber, calcium, magnesium and omega 3 and 6.
  • Peach: can be eaten from May to September and is a good potassium, phosphorus and vitamin B content.
  • Melon: harvested between June and September, it stands out for its high potassium and vitamin C content and for promoting the formation of red blood cells.
  • Nectarine: its season is from May to September and it is a rich source of vitamin B3, potassium and vitamin C.
  • Loquat: the season is fleeting, only between May and June, and it stands out for its high content of beta-carotene, vitamin B6, and omega 3 and 6. 
  • Paraguayan: harvested between July and August, it provides potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants.
  • Watermelon: harvested from June to August, contains lycopene, fiber, and vitamins A and C

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Why eat summer fruit?

When buying fruit, it's important to consider the best time to eat or the harvest season for each type in Spain. Eating a plum in July is not the same as eating one in January, as it's preferable to enjoy it during the fruit's natural season. However, there are other varieties that can be grown year-round without problems, such as bananas, or vegetables like tomatoes, lettuce, and carrots, which are perfect for summer due to their high carotene and vitamin A content. 

There's a tendency to consume them year-round, often resorting to out-of-season or imported products, but it's advisable to consider which fruits and vegetables we should be eating depending on the season. Another reason is purely ecological: consuming them within their natural cycle avoids forced cultivation and promotes local production. Furthermore, it allows us to enjoy better flavor and price, since domestically grown produce doesn't include transportation costs. 

For all the reasons stated above, from EDYPRO We recommend responsible food consumption, respecting the optimal seasons for each crop so that the benefits are not only nutritional or economic, but also environmental, by making proper use of natural resources.