2. Raw salmon

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Full of skin-lubricating, brain-boosting oils and omega 3′s, salmon is a great summer food because it’s proven to support joint cartilage, regulate insulin, and control digestive tract inflammation.

If you can’t stand the idea of uncooked fish, you don’t have to eat it raw to get these effects, but combined with some cucumber, cooling avocado, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a ginger dressing, a raw sashimi salad is the perfect summer super food.