Smita Diwan
A daily dose of 2-3 types of fruits during summers is an easy way to stay fit and be away from various diseases. Classic breakfasts or royal snacks present fruits as a sign of richness. Imagine a scene with a glass of lemon or peach iced tea served with a slice of watermelon, mango and berries sitting in your comfort zone, Ah life! Take some clues from the top 7 summer fruits for a light and energized summer.
7 Best Summer Fruits to Eat
1. Pear
Pears have not been a favourite fruit; neither has they contained as many nutritious values as other fruits. But this fruit is rich in fibre, more vitamin C, and little carbohydrates and calories. It is best taken at breakfast either raw or in a cereal bowl or any other form which looks appeasing.
2. Pineapple
A mixed potent source of vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes; pineapple is an all-body anti-inflammation cocktail. It protects against colon cancer, arthritis, and macular degeneration. A glass of pine juice or a dressing on the salad, pineapple adds its health benefits in providing immunity at cough and cold, dehydration, healthy gums and most importantly helps improving digestion.
3. Mango
Juicy, sweet mangos are summers favourite fruit. Mango shake, sliced mango or dessert is a must-have. Packed with vitamins A and C it adds a healthy dose of beta-carotene, which helps to keep cancer at bay, along with healthy skin.
4. Watermelon
Watermelons are known as thirst quenchers. These are rich in antioxidants, low calories, high in minerals and vitamins. This juicy fruit helps in strengthening immunity, prevent cell damage, healing wounds, promote healthy teeth and gums, lowering cholesterol, maintaining diabetes.
5. Coconut
Coconut, a multipurpose fruit is essential in our daily life in the form of coconut water to quest thirst, coconut milk to moisturise skin, coconut oil to nourish hair, so on and so forth. Regular consumption of coconut water helps in blood circulation, preventing excessive heat burns and also controls acidy.
6. Kiwi
Kiwi is an ultimate source of Vitamin C. Anti-oxidant, anti-flavanoids, and rich in fibre is a must inclusion in the fruit chart. It prevents asthma, wheezing and coughing, colon cancer and most importantly prevents eye diseases.
7. Peach
Peaches are the best friend of skin. Adding slices of peaches to the fruit plate is very beneficial. Low in calories, controls cholesterol and is packed with a high amount of minerals, vitamins, sodium and potassium. It is also good for dental diseases.
