cucumbers

vegetables

This root veggie that’s part cabbage, part turnip is a rich source of vitamin C and fiber. Try spiralizing it, suggests Franklin Becker, co-founder of Hungryroot, and make <a href="https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2015/06/spiralizer" target="_blank"> veggie noodles with sweet basil gremolata</a> for a quick post-workout meal.  

Despite being 95 percent water, cucumbers are also a rich source of vitamin K, essential for bone health and the prevention of blood clots. Choose traditional varieties or mix things up with <a href="https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2016/06/recipe-cucumber-summer-salad" target="_blank">lemon ones</a>.

If you belong to a summer <a href="https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2016/04/6-ideas-for-your-csa" target="_blank">CSA</a>, you may receive your sweet potatoes with the tops still on. Don’t discard them; throw these greens into a pan and sauté them with ginger and garlic for a flavor-packed side dish.

<p>While many fit bodies favor <a href=/articles/2018/04/curly-spring-kale-salad>kale</a> and <a href=/articles/2017/11/simple-roasted-broccoli>broccoli</a>, there are other <a href=/articles/2015/06/summer-edgy-veggies>nutrient-rich options</a> that athletes shouldn't overlook. Below, three foods to incorporate into your diet.