Amazing health benefits of summer fruits

May 12, 2015 12:34 PM | Skymet Weather Team

 

With mercury soaring to new levels every day, it is time to make some dietary changes. We bring you summer fruits that are must add-on to your diet to keep you active and healthy throughout the season. These healthy fruits will keep you hydrated and prevent you from summer health issues. Here are the fruits for a cool summer.

Watermelon

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This fruit has high water content that will keep your body hydrated and refreshed. Presence of Lycopene in the fruit protects your skin against sun damage. Watermelon also decreases the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and many more.

Mango

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Known as ‘king of fruits’, mango is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A which keeps your immune system healthy and strong. It is also useful in reducing cholesterol and results in good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.

Peach

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Peaches are low in calories with no saturated fats. They are the good source of antioxidant and vitamin-C and are also rich in vital minerals such as potassium, fluoride and iron. All these things make peach a skin friendly fruit.

Lychee

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Lychee is one fruit that fulfils the requirement of vitamins, protein, citric acid, fat, iron and phosphorus all together. Though it is a little high on sugar but also has reasonable amount of dietary fiber.

Honeydew Melon

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Honeydew melon is one of the best fruits to maintain healthy blood pressure levels, which is high in water content and potassium levels. It is a skin-friendly fruit as it is a good source of vitamin C and copper.

Pineapple

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According to research, Pineapple comprises of the half of the daily-recommended vitamin C. Apart from this, the fruit is very good for strengthening eyes, bones and even digestion.

Grapes

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Besides being sweet in taste, Grapes are extremely rich in vitamins A, C, B6. It is also good source of important minerals like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and selenium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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