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5 Summer Foods for Your Best Beach Body (Page 3)

Zucchini

2. 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. Find delicious recipes for Zucchini-Walnut Bread and more zucchini and summer squash recipes here.

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