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to Add to your Diet! Watermelons This fruit stays true to its name. It is literally made out of water, and will keep you hydrated throughout the dog days of summer. It’s also a great snack before a hard workout as it can reduce next-day muscle soreness. That’s because watermelon is rich in an amino acid called L-citrulline, which the body converts to L-arginine, an amino acid that helps relax blood vessels and improve circulation.
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Zucchini Stay slim this summer with Zucchini! As part of the summer squash family, zucchini is loaded with water and fiber. One cup of cooked zucchini only has 30 calories and a tasty 3 grams of fibre. It also contains lutein and zeaxanthin—two phytochemicals that are required for healthy eyes.
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Limes Swap out an orange for a lime to get your vitamin C fix. It gives you about 25 to 30 percent of your recommended daily intake. Limes are also great for digestion. That irresistible scent from a fresh cut lime causes your mouth to water, and aids primary digestion (the digestive saliva floods your mouth even before you taste it).
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Green Beans Bring on the h Fibre Crunc fiber! One cup of cooked green beans boasts 4 grams of fibre, and has only 44 calories. They’re also important for maintaining strong, healthy bones as they are an excellent source of vitamin K. Naturally low in calories, they make the perfect snack for a picnic on the beach; just be sure to eat them raw, as cooking can destroy some of their nutrients.
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Arugula Ditch the spinach for arugula this summer. Pick Me! An excellent source of calcium, folate, and vitamin C, it’s the ideal leafy green to make any salad yummy. Although arugula is typically mildly flavoured, larger leaf varieties can have a more peppery, almost hot taste compared to the smaller, softer leaf variety, so choose your arugula accordingly!
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