“The Summer Energy Reset: How to Eat with the Season (Without Overthinking)”

The Summer Energy Reset: How to Eat with the Season (Without Overthinking)

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things ,eating “healthy,” staying active, ticking the self-care boxes ,and yet still feel… off?

Sluggish. Bloated. Foggy.
Especially in summer, when everything should feel lighter and more energised?

This month, I want to bring it back to basics and show you how eating with the season can shift your energy, mood, and metabolism in a way that actually feels good.

Let’s talk about food that works with your body, not against it, so you can feel grounded, nourished, and naturally vibrant this summer.

Why Eating with the Seasons Matters

Your body doesn’t stay the same all year long, and neither should your meals.
Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and a faster pace of life for many of us. Internally, this is when your body craves hydration, lightness, and foods that support your digestion and energy.

Think: crisp salads, cooling herbs, fresh produce, grilled proteins, and healthy fats.

Seasonal eating is less about rigid rules, and more about tapping into what your body naturally needs right now.

👉 In the Mediterranean, meals shift with the weather. So should yours.

What the Mediterranean Diet Gets Right (Especially for Women 40+)

You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet before, but it’s not a trend. It’s a time-tested way of eating that supports longevity, hormone balance, and heart health.

Here’s why it works so well:

✅ It’s anti-inflammatory, thanks to olive oil, oily fish, nuts, seeds, and loads of veg
✅ It’s blood sugar balancing, fibre and protein keep you full and stable
✅ It’s full of phytonutrients, which help reduce oxidative stress and support detox pathways
✅ It’s flexible, no food group is demonised, and meals are based around whole foods, not restrictions

For women navigating perimenopause or post menopause, this style of eating can help manage bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and even those stubborn hormone-related weight shifts.

A Typical Mediterranean Summer Day on Your Plate

You don’t have to live in Greece or Italy to eat this way.

Here’s a sample structure using ingredients from this month’s Mediterranean Meal Plan and Recipe Bundle inside the Mind Body Wellness Membership:

☀️ Breakfast
Greek-style yogurt (dairy or coconut) with berries, flax, and pumpkin seeds
Mint tea or lemon water

🥗 Lunch
Grilled chicken or chickpeas over leafy greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta (or dairy-free alt)
Drizzle of olive oil + lemon
A few slices of watermelon or citrus on the side

🔥 Dinner
Grilled salmon or tempeh
Roasted aubergine and courgette with fresh herbs
Quinoa tossed with chopped parsley, olive oil, and lemon

🍇 Snacks
Hummus and crudités
A handful of almonds
Cucumber slices with sea salt and tahini

Why I Love Summer Simplicity

There’s something powerful about honouring the rhythm of the season.
In summer, I always come back to simplicity. More plants, more colour, more outdoor meals, fewer fussy recipes.

The On-the-Go Complete Meals Guide is especially helpful when you want nourishing meals without overthinking them. Inside the membership, you’ll find make-ahead options and quick assembly ideas that travel well and keep you full.

Summer Energy Foods to Prioritise

Here are some of my favourite summer energy foods to boost mood, energy, and digestion:

• Leafy greens: cooling, mineral-rich, and support liver health

• Tomatoes: high in lycopene, great for skin and circulation

• Citrus fruits: vitamin C, hydration, and hormone support

• Fresh herbs: like basil, mint, parsley, great for digestion and detox

• Olives & olive oil: rich in healthy fats and antioxidants

• Oily fish: such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, for omega-3s

• Fermented foods: support gut health and immunity

Quick Tips for Seasonal Eating (Without Overthinking)

✔ Shop local or farmers markets, what’s in season is usually what your body needs
✔ Build your meals around vegetables, aim for half your plate
✔ Use herbs liberally, they’re flavourful and functional
✔ Grill, roast, or lightly sauté, skip heavy sauces and opt for fresh flavour
✔ Stay hydrated, herbal teas, citrus water, and mineral-rich broths count too

Final Thoughts: Summer is a Time to Reset, Not Restrict

You don’t need to overhaul everything or follow a rigid plan to feel better in your body this season.
Start by tuning in. Simplify your meals. Eat with the season. Support your body’s natural rhythm.

And if you want help figuring out what to eat (and how to make it easy), the Mind Body Wellness Membership is packed with tools to support you.

→ From the Mediterranean Recipe Bundle, to the Sleep Reset Guide, to the Summer Skincare Tips, it’s all designed to help you feel more vibrant with less stress.

🌿 Let’s eat with the season, and feel better because of it.