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Sink your teeth into seasonal foods
/ Korea Times file
By Kim Bo-eun
Fruit, vegetables and seafood taste best when in season. The following is a list of summer foods to keep in mind the next time you go grocery shopping.
Blueberries are in season from July to September.
As one of the top 10 superfoods, not only are they rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanin and vitamin C _ fighting aging _ they also help preserve vision.
The berries can be made into jams and cold drinks although they are best eaten whole.
Tomatoes, also in season from July to September, are known to promote longevity.
They can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked into tasty sauces and soups.
Corn, rich in fiber, is another vegetable in season from July to September.
Relish not only the cob, but also brew tea from corn silk.
Peaches are in season from July to August.
High in water and rich in vitamins, the fragrant fruit boosts your complexion.
Enjoy peaches in pies, as jam and, of course, as a fresh fruit.
Cutlassfish, in season July through October, is among Koreans' most favored fish.
Braise the fish, grill it or try making a soup _ it is surprisingly good.