Unfortunately, the American Dietetic Association reports that people choose snacks for their taste rather than their nutritional value. Below are some tasty summer snacks that are also loaded with nutrition.

Radishes

Who'd have thought radishes were good for more than brightening up a salad? Radishes are fat and cholesterol free, low in calories, a great source of vitamin C and contain phytochemicals, including coumarins and flavonoids, which may reduce the risk of cancer. Plant a few rows in your garden and keep a plastic container of them in the fridge, soaking in ice water to keep them cool and crisp. Dunk them in a yogurt-dill dip, or low-cal ranch dressing!

Blueberries

Blueberries have no sodium or cholesterol, are low fat and a great source of vitamin C and fiber. And did you know they contain loads of phytochemicals including quercetin, kaempferol, lignins, catechhins, and tannins all thought to reduce the risk of cancer? Eat them fresh by the handful. For a refreshing treat, eat frozen blueberries plain, or pour some into a blender with lemon yogurt, a splash of lemonade and whirl for a sunny smoothie!

Watermelon

This sweet, refreshing fruit snack is not only fun to eat, it is packed with nutrition. Calorie for calorie, it contains more nutrition than any other fruit. Two cups of watermelon chunks are only 80 calories and contain 25 percent of your daily vitamin C, 20 percent of your vitamin A, and loads of fiber and potassium. It's also a good source of lycopene, an anti-cancer phytonutrient. And since watermelon is 92 percent water, it's great for replacing fluids. Keep chunks of watermelon ready to eat in a plastic container in the fridge.