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6 Best Fruits to Get Through This Summer

Able to see the oasis on the empty roads and feel the blazing breezes in afternoons? You will feel thirsty all the time and the body will not stop from sweating. The days will be long and the nights are short. These are typical characteristics of the arrival of summer. Another characteristic of summer is the seasonal fruits that are amazingly delicious.
Nature knows our bodily needs and maybe this is the reason why we have fruits that work to cool down the body temperature, available during the summer season. Now, all you have to do is trying to listen to your body and its needs. 


Here are the best fruits you should devour in order to escape from the sweltering heat during this summer.
1. Mango
  • One could not simply imagine the season of summer without seeing these fruits of deliciousness.
  • Not only they taste heavenly in the mouth but also they contain a plethora of nutrients that help the body in various ways.
  • Rich in vitamins A, C and D, mangoes are also the abundant sources for the minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
2. Watermelon
  • It is the fruit that is everybody's favorite. These are the fruits that fulfill the duties of the taking charge on the summer's heat.
  • The water-rich fruits are the best sources to refill the water content that is lost in the body due to dehydration.
  • They contain nutrients and vitamins such as A, B6 and C, amino acids, iron and dietary fiber.
  • Watermelon also contains the properties that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Plums
  • Plums are as sweet as they sound. They give you every reason to be a part of your regular diet, not only during the summer.
  • Being the powerhouse of the constipation-relievers such as sorbitol, dietary fiber and isatin, plums are a blessing to address constipation in seniors.
  • Due to excess water loss in the body during summer, the body may develop constipation issues and plums could your perfect fruit to ease this issue.
4. Papaya
  • This soft and pulpy rich fruit contains various health benefits and could be found in almost all parts of the world.
  • Papaya contains the nutrient compound 'papin' which helps the digestive system in easing indigestion and other GI tract sicknesses.
  • There are many researches that have favored the role of papaya in reducing the chances of diabetes, cancer and bloating issues.
5. Muskmelon
  • Muskmelon, another fruit from the melon family, is a potential option for fulfilling the needs of vitamins in the body.
  • Apart from the vitamins, muskmelons are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin which are essential in boosting eyesight.
  • This is the fruit for people who are craving for delicious pulp along with rich nutrient values.
6. Pineapple
  • Known for its exotic flavor and aroma, pineapple can also serve the duties of a potential nutrients.
  • Pineapple is an effective solution for the people who are looking forward to reducing their weight and for people who are in diet, thanks to its metabolism boosting and calories burning nature.
  • It is also effective in regulating the hypertension and probably one of the most loved fruits across the world.
Fruits deserve a place in your plate irrespective of your age. However, you may want to check with your dietitian before choosing the fruits that suit to health needs.
Due to the sweltering heat, the body faces various health issues such as dehydration, vitamin deficiency and skin dryness. It would be the elders and children who are at the more damage facing side during summer. However, with a little careful watch on what we are eating and drinking, all age groups could get through this season without any health issues.

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