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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.