Summertime means lazy days, fun in the sun…and food. Just like you can’t have Thanksgiving without turkey, it’s not really summer until you’ve had a freshly grilled burger or drippy ice cream cone.
Not every warm-weather staple is worth eating. While it’s fine to treat yourself once in a while, there are certain summer foods that you might be better off avoiding—both for the sake of your waistline and your health. Check out these foods and tell us what you think!
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