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What’s In Season? - Summer is here and with that comes a new crop of in-season superfoods. From cherries to blueberries to melons, read why you should incorporate more superfoods into your diet and which ones you should try. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Justus de Cuveland/imagebroker/Corbis)

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What Are Superfoods? - Superfoods are healthy foods that are believed to greatly improve our health and ward off chronic illnesses such as heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes. Not to mention, they are great for losing weight. (Photo: Getty Images/Image Source)

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Cherries - Great for reducing inflammation, this antioxidant-packed fruit is yummy for a snack by itself or can be added to your yogurt. You can also buy them frozen to add to smoothies. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Tomatoes - Loaded with vitamins C, K, and B6, niacin, potassium and the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes can lower your risk for heart disease and certain cancers, improve vision and lower "bad" cholesterol. Add them to your salads, sauté them with spinach or eat them in slices for breakfast. (Photo: REUTERS/ Thierry Gouegnon /Landov)

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Blueberries - Good for brain health and also filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants, blueberries are great with just about anything—pancakes, yogurt, muffins, smoothies, or all alone. You can buy them frozen, too.(Photo: Patrick Pleul/ DPA/LANDOV)

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Red Bell Peppers - Packed with calcium and beta-carotene, a vitamin that strengthens our eye health, these sweet peppers are ideal for stir-fry, green salads, dipping in hummus or added to spaghetti sauce or chili.  (Photo: DAVID HECKER/AFP/Getty Images)

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Watermelon - Watermelon is great for hydration, is rich in lycopene (also found in tomatoes), and has been proven to help lower high blood pressure. Not a fan? Try cantaloupe or other melons. They have great health benefits as well.  (Photo: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV)

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Summer Squash - Yellow squash and zucchini have less carbs and calories than winter varities like butternut and pumpkin. Filled with vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin, these veggies help with our immune system and our eyesight. Use these for a chip substitute when baked, or add to your pasta or salads.(Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Avocado - High in good fats, avocados can help you burn belly fat and improve heart health. Spread avocado on your sandwiches instead of mayo, add it to salads or eat it as a side with your breakfast. This fruit has endless possibilities.(Photo: Michelle McMahon/Getty Images)

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Beets - These heart healthy root veggies are low in calories and high in vitamin C. When they are cooked, they are great for salads and are perfect for juicing when they're raw.(Photo: Chicago Tribune/MCT /Landov)

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Corn - One of our favorite summer superfoods, corn is packed with antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, not to mention a great source of fiber. There are so many ways to make corn—from grilling to steaming, even using it in salads, salsa or guacamole.(Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Swiss Chard - This green veggie is packed with dozens of antioxidants and vitamins such as magnesium and potassium. Swiss chard is good for regulating your blood sugar, improving bone health and reducing inflammation in your body. Eat it as a salad or sauté with garlic for an easy side dish to any meal.(Photo: Stacey Cramp/Aurora Photos/Corbis)