Every raw food enthusiast knows that summer is the best time of year to be raw. We have an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables to enjoy during the height of the season from berries, melons, and peaches, to lots of crisp lettuces, garden fresh tomatoes, summer squash, and herbs. Summer is also about all sorts of fun outdoor activities. A healthy, fit body and vibrant healthy energy are summertime’s best accessories for sure. Everything really comes to life during late spring and early summer, Mother Earth is shining and so should you!

I’ve definitely switched to a more fresh food based diet over the last month. Basically as soon as I spotted that first watermelon on display I knew that it was the beginning of my favorite season. Hello fruit mono meals, huge fresh crisp salads, and all the variety a raw food girl could ask for. It’s also the best time to seek out and become a regular at your local farmers market. This is a great way to save a bundle of money if you’re eating primarily fresh fruit and vegetables for the summer. You can also seek out u-pick farms. Here in Oregon we have amazing organic berry farms that allow u-pick during the summer, as well as peaches, nectarines, strawberries, corn, and loads of farm fresh veggies. Freeze what you can’t eat. The money you’ll save from picking fruit yourself is immense.

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