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Cool and Vitamin-rich Vegetables to Eat This Summer
 - Cucumber. One of the most popular vegetables during summer times, cucumbers are not only nutritious but also versatile.
 - Tomatoes.
 - Bottle Gourd.
 - Brinjals.
 - Pumpkin.
 - Bitter Gourd.
 - Green Leafy Vegetables.
 - Peppers.
 
 Accordingly,  which vegetables should be eaten in summer?
In addition to these more common vegetables that are available year round, make sure you're eating these six nutritious summer vegetables.
- Eggplant. Eggplants have plenty of fiber and calcium.
 - Corn. Who doesn't love corn on the cob?
 - Green beans.
 - Okra.
 - Summer squash.
 - Tomatillo.
 - Bell pepper.
 - Radishes.
 
- Cold Watermelon Soup. This easy summer soup is made by lightly seasoning watermelon juice and then thickening it with a small amount of xanthan gum.
 - Grilled-Vegetable Gazpacho.
 - Cold Cucumber Soup with Yogurt and Dill.
 - Chilled Avocado Soup Topped with Crab.
 - Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup.
 - More Cold Soup Recipes.
 
Furthermore, what should you eat on summer days?
The Top 16 Foods to Eat in the Summer
- Tomatoes. Getty Images.
 - Zucchini. Getty Images.
 - Watermelon. iStock.
 - Oranges. iStock.
 - Yogurt. Thinkstock.
 - Celery and Fennel. "Nothing is worse than feeling 'puffy' when you're heading to the beach," says Glassman.
 - Cantaloupe and Honey Dew.
 - Blackberries and Raspberries.
 
It's why you should consider avoiding (or completely eliminating) the following summer foods:
- Charred Meats, Chicken, and Fish. Getty Images / Krystalina Tom.
 - Hot Dogs.
 - Snow Cones.
 - Frozen Margaritas and Piña Coladas.
 - Bottled Cocktails.
 - Corn on the Cob.
 - Whole Watermelon Seeds.
 - Conventionally Grown Fruits.