Summer is here and it's all about enjoying the outdoors and warmer weather. I’ve especially enjoyed walking with my husband and our puppy along the mountain trails near our house.

Summertime is good weather, good company and healthy, fresh foods. I have rounded up some of my favorite summer recipes from healthy salads, refreshing drinks and simple meals for you. This way you'll have more time to enjoy with family and friends.

Healthy Summer BBQ Meals

The warm evenings are perfect for an outdoor barbecue and if you're looking for healthier options than the typical hot dogs, hamburgers, and ribs - head over to Healthy Summer BBQ Meals and get a list of easy to make barbecue foods.

refreshing summer drinks

Infusing water with fresh fruits and herbs is a yummy and healthy way to keep hydrated. Grab a big glass jug, fill it with ice water and add in your favorite flavors, some of mine are:

lemon and mint
cucumber
strawberry or pineapple and
grapefruit slices with ginger or rosemary.

For a refreshing summer drink, you can try my Home-Made Sparkling Lavender Lemonade or the super tasty Strawberry Orange Mocktail recipe - it will make your taste buds sing with happiness.

cooling summer salads

A great way to nourish our bodies and increase our energy levels this summer is with whole foods full of healthy vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Try out my Energy Boosting Avocado Salad Recipe and you will be zooming around the yard, playing with the kids and enjoying every moment of it.

Nothing beats a cooling summer salad and my Superfood Coleslaw recipe is quick to make and pairs perfectly with chicken or pork on the BBQ.

The Spinach-Strawberry Salad With Berry Vinaigrette is a great way to pair spinach with juicy strawberries. Not only is it delicious, the Vitamin C from the strawberries increases the uptake of the Iron from the spinach!

Healthy and Simple Summer Meals

The most important part of summer is not to waste time cooking endless meals in the kitchen. It took sometime, but I finally figured out how to plan a healthy, simple meals without spending hours in the kitchen each day. On my Healthy and Simple Summer Meals blog I will teach you these simple strategies.

Healthy is the new Summer! …and now that you are ready to dive into simple healthy eating, head over to my Nutrition Resource Library. Inside I have curated the best recipes, resources, hacks and meal plans AND it’s FREE.

Inside you will find: