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At only 34 calories per cup, green beans are packed with 4 grams of fiber and are a great source of vitamin K and C. You can buy them frozen, but if you prefer fresh, look for beans with vibrant, velvety, smooth surfaces, thin and snap when you gently bend them.

Do you like olives? They have the good fats, so they make great additions to healthy meals. Most of the fat in olives is the monounsaturated fat, which helps reduce inflammation.

Summer is a great time to increase veggies. It’s hot and veggies hold water that has a cooling effect for our body. This month’s nutrition facts focus on celery.

Are you a fan of peas? I have to say that this is probably the vegetable that I eat the least of but it is jam packed with protein with 8 grams in a cup! Plus it’s a great source of fiber, manganese, vitamin C and Vitamin K. Combining these little guys with some quinoa would be a great way to bulk up your protein and go meatless for a meal.