In June, nature brings a lot of delicious vitamins to our table. But not all vegetables, fruits and berries that appear on store shelves can be savored in the first month of summer. In order not to poison the body with a portion of chemicals, you need to know which products are your own, not imported.

Strawberries and wild strawberries

Already in late May – early June, the first berry appears, which should be added to your diet. Strawberries are not only tasty and fragrant, they are an indispensable source of microelements and vitamins, which are very necessary for the human body after winter and spring. Strawberries contain vitamins A, C, PP, B, E, K, as well as carotenoids, fiber, malic and folic acid. It has antioxidant properties and helps improve heart function.

Immediately after it, strawberries appear in the forests of Ukraine. This berry is also very useful, because it helps to improve digestion, awaken appetite, has diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Strawberries can be used for gout, high blood pressure, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, as well as for colitis and diabetes.

From strawberries and strawberries you can cook:

• jam;
• compote;
• various pastries;
• pancakes.

Red currant (currant)

Already in June, red currants, which are often called red currants, appear on sale. These berries are fragrant, bright, have a sour taste and contain a large amount of pectin. Redcurrant is recommended for use when cleaning the gastrointestinal tract from radioactive and man-made elements. Currants are also rich in antioxidants, and therefore they help in the prevention of cancer.

What can be cooked from red currant?

• jam;
• jam;
• wine;
• jelly and sauce for meat dishes.

Cherries

The first cherries begin to appear on the market and in stores in mid-June. Early ripe varieties may not be too sweet, but later you can already enjoy large and tasty berries, which are distinguished by a dark color. Cherry is called a real vitamin bomb, because it contains a large amount of vitamins (A, B1, B2, C, E), as well as iron, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iodine. It is very useful for those who suffer from heartburn.

Cherry is usually prepared from:

• compotes;
• jam;
• a variety of pastries.

Mulberry

The mulberry grows practically on all territory of Ukraine. Its berries are juicy and sweet. The mulberry season starts from mid-June and lasts until the end of July. Moreover, the berries ripen gradually. It is recommended to eat it immediately after harvesting, because it begins to release juice. Regular consumption of mulberries reduces the likelihood of atherosclerosis, and this berry also improves blood sugar levels, protects neurons from ischemic stress, and has an anti-cancer effect.

The following dishes can be prepared from mulberry:

• cupcakes and other pastries;
• dumplings with mulberry.

Zucchini

In the middle and end of June, young zucchini appear. They are low in calories and high in nutritional value. If you include zucchini in your diet, you can avoid many digestive problems. They contain electrolytes, fiber and other nutrients. And young zucchini is rich in antioxidants that slow down aging.

What can be cooked from zucchini in June:

• pancakes;
• casserole;
• just bake it in the oven.

Carrot

Young carrots already appear by the middle of the first summer month. It contains many vitamins (groups B, PP, C, E, K), as well as carotene (a special substance that turns into vitamin A in the human body). Carrots also contain 7% carbohydrates and 1.3% proteins. And it also contains zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, fluorine, nickel, chromium.

In addition to the fact that carrots are added to soups and other dishes, you can cook from it:

• syrniki;
• casserole;
• carrot cake or pie.

And also in June you can enjoy the first greens: spinach, green onions, lettuce, basil. They are added to salads, first and second courses.