Strawberries:
A cup of halved strawberries offers 3 grams of fiber and about 50 calories. You’ll also get more than a full day’s recommended dose of vitamin C—an antioxidant that helps keep your skin looking younger. Try this spinach salad with strawberries.
Zucchini:
You’ll also get 3 grams of fiber in a cup of cooked zucchini, but only about 30 calories. Plus, zucchini contains lutein and zeaxanthin—two phytochemicals that accumulate in the eyes and help prevent age-related macular degeneration. AMD is a leading cause of blindness in older people, but much of the damage occurs decades earlier. Oven fried zucchini sticks!
Hot Chile Peppers:
In one study, consuming a little hot pepper (in tomato juice or in capsules) 30 minutes before a meal helped study participants feel less hungry and eat about 10 percent less. Chile-Garlic roasted sweet potatoes.