summer super foods

Here's a list of some truly super summer foods. They don't have fancy names, and they're not expensive, but they sure do pack in the nutrition.
1. Blueberries (and all the other berries now in season): high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants.
2. Papaya: Loaded with beta-carotene, vitamins A & C, and papain, an excellent digestive enzyme that helps us digest proteins.
3. Grape tomatoes: Sweeter & firmer than other tomatoes and perfectly sized for dipping & snacking. High in vitamins C & A, lycopene, and fiber.
4. Wild salmon: High in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for the joints, the brain, and to alleviate depression. Avoid farmed salmon, which is high in toxic chemicals like dioxin.
5. Watermelon: Excellent source of vitamin C, lycopene, and caretenoids. Good thirst & heat quencher.
6. Pineapple: High in fiber, vitamin C and bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme that boosts & aids digestion, particularly the digestion of meats.