5 Fruits to Eat This Summer

One tends to look out for nice delicious juicy fruits that out in nature exactly made to be at this right time of the heat. Fruits that can quench our thirst hunger and cool us. Here are top five fruits that would help you to combat the heat this summer.

Watermelon

• Known all over the world for its water content, this fruit remains an ideal choice for snacks in summer. It contains around 92% of water by weight, which proves very nice for quenching the thirst.
• Watermelon contains high amount of beta carotene and Vitamin C.

Grapes

• Since ancient times grapes are known to quench hunger and thirst. Grapes do have property to act as blood cleanser.
• In tribal medicine grapes have been used for different respiratory conditions and for vocal cord issues.
• According to modern literature grapes do contain resveratrol, a phytochemical known to inhibit different diseases like cancer, heart conditions and degenerative nerve disease.

Pineapple

• This fruit works contains an enzyme called as bromelian that digest both proteins and fats. Thus this fruit remains a choice of fruit on our BBQ platter, to digest that extra meat and fat.
• Pineapples have known for their actions on the intestines and different disorders of the intestines.
• The same enzyme bromelian is known for its anti inflammatory properties thus known in herbal medicine for different inflammatory conditions like arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome.
• One cup of pineapple provides around 73%of daily recommended dose of manganese. This mineral is present in our bones and connective tissues and thus to have healthy bones pine apple would be an ideal fruit for consumption.

Mango

• Although a fruit from the tropic, this fruit is known to be the king of all the fruits.
• Mango does contain a very high amount of Iron, which is why this fruit is a boon for those suffering with anemia.
• Eat this fruit to fight acidity and also its raw form is known to increase appetite.
• This fruit also contains selenium, a nutrient known to help those who suffer with heart conditions.

Coconut

• Considered the fruit of life, it contains not just coconut water and meat but also vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, fiber, protein, potassium, low carbohydrates and zinc.
• Prevent anemia and other nutrient deficiencies
• Contribute to weight loss

Source: e-swastya.com, indiatimes.com