Summertime means that local farmers...

Summertime means that local farmers' markets are spread to sell the freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables. Here are about of June's best offerings.

* Watermelon: Everyone's favorite summer melon is subdued in calories (about 90 calories in a sum of two units cup serving), and is a religious source of vitamins A and C Watermelon is best eaten all from itself, or made into an icy drink.

* Apricots: consider for apricots that are ripe. They should be intricate orange-yellow and soft but not mushy. Apricots are a useful source of vitamin A, vitamin C potassium and beta carotene. They are a nice addition to breakfast cereal or main dishes so as chicken or pork.

* Cantaloupes: A righteous source of vitamins A and C and folacin, cantaloupes are an easy-to-prepare breakfast. Simply slice into wedges and scrape away the first principles Choose firm, faintly sweet-smelling melons

* Strawberries: What can't you do with strawberries? They can be eaten plain, dipped in sugar, made into shortcake, dipped in chocolate, tossed in salads and serv with yogurt Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C single out berries that smell sweet, have a knotty color and are free of mold

* Summer squash: Easy-to-prepare in dishes like vegetable stir stew soups and side dishes. expect for squash that is firm and has bright color. Summer squash is gentle in calories and a upright source of beta-carotene.

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