Celebrate Fresh Produce Month in June with Delicious Recipes and Tips 🥦🍓

Juic'd
Jun 26
3 min read

Hey there, green-thumbs and flavor-chasers! Welcome to June—National Fresh Produce Month—a time to amp up your diet, support local farms, and rediscover the joy of crisp, juicy goodness. Whether you're team kale or berry lover, this month is YOUR month to shine with nature’s bounty.

June is officially National Fruits & Vegetables Month—an annual reminder to brighten our plates with vibrant, nutrient-dense foods . Not just a feel-good campaign, this month pushes us to embrace nature’s pharmacy—think vitamins, minerals, fiber, and powerful antioxidants that help keep our bodies in tip-top shape.

What’s in It for You?

More Nutrients, Less Guilt.Fruits and veggies are loaded with micronutrients that support everything from eye health to immunity—and they do it without the empty calories. Yes, even leafy greens like kale bring the big guns early in the day!
Fiber = Full and Fabulous.Unlike sugary juices that spike and crash your blood sugar, whole produce sticks around longer in your system, keeping cravings from dragging you into a donut hole .
Gut Health That Glows.That fiber isn’t just for filling you up—it’s primo fuel for your gut microbiome. A happy gut means better digestion, mood, and overall wellness!

Fresh vs. Juice: Choose Smart!

Juicing can feel like a wellness shortcut—but without the fiber. Sure, you absorb vitamins quickly, hydrate and cut weight when juicing, but you sacrifice crunch, satiation, and the gut-love that fiber provides . Want juice? Blend it, not squeeze it—with whole ingredients retained! Ask The Juic'd ladies to add a bit of the pulp back into your juice for that boost of fiber!

✨ Celebrating Fresh Produce Month: Simple Tips & Ideas

1. Shop the Season

Hit your local farmer’s market or farm stand—June brings strawberries, cherries, salad greens, cukes, peppers, zucchini, and early tomatoes. When produce is fresh, it tastes better and supports local growers.

2. Eat the Rainbow

Aim to fill your day with colorful produce:

Red (strawberries, heirloom tomatoes) = vitamin C & antioxidants
Orange/Yellow (peppers, melon) = beta-carotene for skin & vision
Green (spinach, broccoli) = vitamins K, A, folate, and iron

3. Start with a Crunchy Breakfast

Mornings = easy wins. Top oatmeal or Greek yogurt with fresh berries and chopped stone fruit slices for a shot of sweetness and nutrients.

4. Blended Green Juice (Yes, With Fiber!)

Toss spinach, a green apple, cucumber, a handful of herbs, and a splash of water into your blender. You get a nutrient-packed drink that keeps the good stuff in—including fiber.

5. Veg-Out on Snacks

Crunchy carrot sticks, snap peas, or radish slices dipped in hummus? Yes, please. Perfect for midday fuel and keeping cravings at bay—unlike fruit juice, which can lead to sugar crashes a few hours later .

6. Batch Prep & Bliss

Prep veggies on Sunday—slice, chop, and store in air-tight containers so healthy eating is effortless all week long.

Health Highlights of Fresh Produce

Weight management: Helps you feel full with fewer calories
Heart health: Fiber & phytonutrients support healthy blood pressure & cholesterol
Anti-disease benefits: Regular produce intake may lower risk of chronic illnesses
Skin + energy: Vitamins A and C = glowing complexion and steady energy flow

Let’s Make This Month Fun!

#FreshProduceChallenge: Try a new fruit or vegetable each week and share your wins.
Host a veggie potluck: Invite friends or coworkers to bring produce-powered dishes.
Grow something small: Even a windowsill herb garden brings joy—and flavor!

The Takeaway

National Fresh Produce Month is more than just a highlight on the calendar—it’s a chance to rediscover how whole, vibrant foods can uplift your health, mood, and daily routine. Let’s celebrate crunch, color, and community—one bite at a time!

Here’s to a delicious, nutritious June!—The Juic'd Ladies 🍃