Summer has arrived. It’s season for shorts, sunscreen, going to the beach, filling the coolers and much more. But summer also brings with it excessive heat and chances of dehydration. In this season, you need to eat foods that help prevent the conditions listed above from occurring. Here are some summer fruits and their benefits.
Watermelon – Ripped only in summer, this big red ball of health is full of water and flavor. The amount of water present in this fruit helps you stay hydrated and keeps your body cool. Watermelon also acts as a defense and protects your skin from sunburn. You will not have food cravings after consumption, it keeps your belly full. It’s also good for people with high blood pressure, but to a limit. This should be consumed almost every day in summer.
oranges – Oranges are the sweetest and juiciest summer fruits, full of nutrients. Orange is low in calories and keeps blood pressure under control. Orange is also a source of vitamin C which is the most required vitamin in your body after an age. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant that is also helpful in skin damage caused by sun rays. Not just oranges, but their peel also works wonders on your skin. Lightens your skin tone and erases all scars and shadows.
Mango – The mango is called the king of fruits. There are many reasons to call it that and one of them is the long list of benefits. It has its origin in the research that mango prevents cancer. Mango, when mixed with milk, becomes a source of strength. Mango smoothie boosts immunity and gives you the strength to perform better. Vitamin A present in mango helps with good eyesight and stops night blindness. Mangoes have enzymes that break down protein and improve digestion. Just like oranges, mango is also beneficial for the skin. Those skin pores that you can’t get rid of, the mango removes them.
Lychee – Although the lychee is a little late in summer, it is worth waiting for. The taste and sweetness of lychee are exquisite, and it is also a source of nutrients. Aside from the taste, lychee also excels in the health factor. It is full of vitamin B and vitamin C and minerals like magnesium and potassium. It has also been shown to be useful in asthma. The antioxidants present in litchi have cancer fighting abilities. Minerals help in proper blood circulation throughout the body. It prevents the signs of aging and also promotes hair growth.
peaches – Peaches are also rich in vitamin C. The fiber present in peaches fills you up without gaining weight. Peaches also cure metabolic syndrome. It also reduces the risk of cancer. It is a mixture of all the nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, calcium, fiber, iron, magnesium, sugar and rich in several vitamins: A, C, E and K. Although you should try to consume peaches canned in water and not canned in syrup. Peaches in syrup are not as healthy and can spike your blood sugar.