Summer Snacks

Whether you're at camp, down the shore, or just hanging out with friends, this summer do your best to "Eat the Rainbow!" and eat healthy!

Fill your plates with colorful food items! Incorporate some fruits and veggies into your plates. Don't overindulge on cookies, cakes/pies, and other sweet treats that find their way to your table this summer! Eat a good balance of food each day … Eat The Rainbow!

Here are some common summer foods that are good and good for you!

• Tomatoes Full of antioxidants and Vitamin C, tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene.
• Watermelon As the name states, watermelon is full water and great for hydration on those hot days. Watermelon also has nutrients that aid in protecting your skin cells from skin cancer.
• Blackberries and Raspberries Both berries are loaded with Vitamin C and fiber, to keep you fuller longer.
• Dark Leafy Greens Whether raw or cooked, these greens are a great source of carotenoids, which your body converts to Vitamin A, which helps protect and heal sun damaged skin.