Slovakia
The summer months are a great opportunity to add more fresh fruits and vegetables, local foods to your diet and switch to a healthier lifestyle. We bring you tips on how to diversify your diet, save time when shopping and follow a drinking regimen.
With warmer temperatures comes changes in our lives. We spend more time outdoors, on the road, the sun makes us tired more quickly and we have less energy. Small changes in our diet can give us more energy, improve our mood and combat fatigue.
If you want to enjoy summer to its fullest, you don't need to make radical changes. Just a few small adjustments to your diet, meal preparation, and grocery shopping are all you need.
Summer is the best time to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, which you can buy from local vendors at local markets or in special offers in supermarkets – juicy peaches, fragrant tomatoes or sweet melons. In addition to being full of nutrients, vitamins and fiber, they are easy to digest and do not burden the stomach even on hot days.
Tip – Make a list of seasonal foods that you will use for snacks, lunches, and even cooked meals. Try to always have at least half of them at home. You will save time, reduce stress when planning meals, and always be able to prepare something fresh and nutritious.
For example: carrot, tomato, cucumber, radish, lettuce, zucchini, peach, watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries.
One of the most stressful activities that complicates the summer months is standing endlessly at the stove. Many times we don't know what to cook - we don't want anything complicated, we also don't want to spend hours in a hot kitchen. But we need to cook something nutritious and filling.
Focus on meals ready in 35 minutes - just pile the ingredients on a baking sheet and bake, use one pan, make a quick salad or wrap, or cook your meals in boxes for a few days in advance.
Food tips:
In the summer we need to drink more fluids. The best solution is to follow a drinking regimen in the form of pure water, but not everyone can drink 2 to 2,5 liters a day. You can help yourself with cold teas prepared in the morning and stored in the refrigerator, fruit juices or slightly sparkling mineral waters.
You can also replenish your fluids with foods with a high water content - such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, peaches, or salads.
Tip – Prepare a larger bottle to record the amount of water you drink during the day. Or mix homemade lemonade every day from pure water, cucumber, mint and lemon juice. This way you will treat yourself to refreshment without unnecessary sugar and with a pleasant taste.
Summer often means a change of regime – trips, stays at the cottage, holidays. At these moments, it can be difficult to stick to a balanced diet due to the time schedule. A great help is online grocery shopping, which you can do in a few minutes – even on the way home from work or directly at the airport. For example, on Basket.sk You can click through your entire purchase in advance and it will be delivered to your home - fresh, without carrying bags and without stress.
With the Edenred meal card, you can buy groceries at Basketsk.com pay easily online. You'll save time, energy, and make it easier to plan your nutritious food purchases - without having to go to the store during the heat.
Tip – Before you go on vacation, try to use up all the food that could spoil while you are away. To avoid having to rush to a crowded supermarket when you return home, take advantage of the opportunity to order your groceries online in advance. This way, you can prepare your first meal after your vacation without stress.
One of the most important points of summer eating is to indulge in all the goodies that come with summer – ice cream, popsicles, ice chips, cold desserts or fruit smoothies. Summer eating is not about strict diets or eating salads exclusively. Your body and mental well-being need a balanced diet that provides the body with enough nutrients, proteins, carbohydrates, fats – and as little stress as possible.
Listen to your body, don't overeat, and make sure that food gives you energy, not regrets.
Tip – Add activities to your summer schedule that you can enjoy with family or friends. It could be finding the tastiest ice cream in the area, trying new summer drinks, or making homemade burgers.
Summer eating doesn't have to be complicated. With fresh ingredients, simple recipes, and tools like online grocery shopping, you can make everyday life easier while still enjoying delicious, light, and seasonal meals.
