Summer is in full swing - what does that mean? We've swapped long trousers for short shorts, so it's worth thinking about a light summer diet. July is the perfect time to enjoy the taste of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables.

If you think your plate lacks colour - July is the perfect opportunity to change that. Shades of red, green and yellow can already appear in your diet in a moment. This is possible thanks to the fruit and vegetables that grow in abundance this month. They are not only tasty, but also full of vitamins.

Leafy vegetables

More than one would dare to sing green to me! A butter lettuce sandwich sounds tasty, and that's not the end of leafy vegetables that can add variety to your diet. July is the perfect time to enjoy the flavours of fresh arugula, parsley and a variety of lettuces - from iceberg to romaine. Fans of sorrel soup also have reason to rejoice - it is now that sorrel is particularly fresh and full of flavour.

Root and bulb vegetables

A salad of young carrots or cottage cheese with chives straight from the garden is a taste of childhood for many. July is the time when we can enjoy the taste of fresh garlic, young parsley, spring onions and leeks. These vegetables not only add flavour to dishes, but are also a valuable source of nutritional value. Spring onions are a low-calorie vegetable, yet they contain a wealth of vitamins including A, C, B1 and B2. They are a valuable source of folic acid, potassium, calcium, iron and zinc.

Other vegetables

For many, the ideal summer dinner may be new potatoes with sautéed yak and a mince pie. In July, this dinner is on tap! July is the time when we can enjoy the taste of broad beans, courgettes, cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, new potatoes or sugar snap peas. This is a list of vegetables that are extremely tasty but also healthy. An example of which are the much-loved tomatoes, which contain beta carotene and vitamins B, C, E, K and PP, which regulate all processes in the body.

Seasonal fruits

The taste of the holidays is made possible by the fruits that are on hand in July. Which fruits are we talking about? July is full of raspberries, cherries, watermelons, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apricots, currants, gooseberries and blueberries. It is these seasonal fruits that reign supreme at the stalls, providing not only exceptional flavour, but also plenty of vitamins and antioxidants.

Watermelon is a perfect example of this. It is a source of vitamins A and C, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. Importantly, watermelon is a great way to replenish fluids in the body, especially during the summer heat. If you don't always remember to drink water regularly, reaching for this juicy fruit can be a good option. It is made up of approximately 90% of water, so it is an effective aid to hydration.