You should know these three fresh, powerful, summer foods!

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.

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