Spring Surprise: Sugar Snap Peas
Twenty sugar snap peas contain only 28 calories, and yet are packed full of nutrients. One cup of the chopped pods offers 3 grams each of fiber and protein, a full daily dose of vitamin C, and one-third of our daily vitamin K and vitamin A requirements.
Summer Squash Supreme
While summer squash may not be a "superfood" in terms of any one nutrient, it does contain many valuable nutrients, including some important phytonutrients. Zucchini in particular is taking on a new ribbon-look that changes the texture enough to convert the zucchini haters among us.