Jumpstart your Fourth celebrations with the sweetest fruits and coolest vegetables the month of July has to offer.
1. Peaches
A nice, juicy peach can go a long way. One medium-sized peach holds a good amount of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Eat solo or introduce peach slices into summer desserts like ice cream and pie.
2. Tomatoes
Just a cup of chopped tomatoes contains more than a third of your recommended vitamin C for the day, and almost a third of your vitamin A, too. But the benefits don’t stop there – tomatoes are also rich in vitamins B6, E and K, folate, fiber and potassium.
3. Corn
A stalk of corn is chock full of fiber and H2O. Perfect for grilling or sprinkling on salads during the summer months, an ear also delivers about 10 percent of your daily recommended vitamin C intake.
4. Strawberries
Just a single serving of this juicy summer fruit that’s great for snacking has more vitamin C than an orange. A healthful dosage of folate, potassium and fiber also helps.
5. Watermelon
It’s not an issue to stay hydrated with this delicious summer fruit. Comprised of 92 percent water, watermelon In fact, watermelon will help fill you up quick at the expense of very few calories. It’s also a great source of vitamins A and C.
Source: Huffington Post
