Best Fruits to Eat in Summer for Your Health

Which Are The Best Fruits To Eat?

Ah, summer! Outdoor living, light clothes, the feel of warm sun on your skin….. and the best fresh fruits to eat.

Eating in season is great – seasonal produce is well-priced and you support local farmers. When you buy local produce, transport is reduced so your food is fresher, meaning you get more flavor and better nutrition.

And of course, eating local food in season is very green and ecofriendly!

You get amazing health benefits from fresh produce – let’s look at some of the best fruits that are available in summer to enjoy.

Best Fruits to Eat: Strawberries

Strawberries really mean summer to me – strawberries and cream, watching tennis at Wimbledon….

They are great source of vitamin C which helps to boost your immunity. The antioxidants in strawberries have many benefits including eye health and cancer prevention – as well as a reduction in heart disease risk and even wrinkle prevention! Their fibre aids digestion and may help with type 2 diabetes.

Strawberries are low-calorie, fat free and low in natural sugars and sodium.  What’s not to love?

Best Fruits to Eat: Watermelons

Watermelons help lower blood pressure and contain antioxidants as well as vitamins C, A and B6.  The lycopene in this fruit fights against the damage of free radicals. As watermelon is mostly water, it keeps you hydrated and has just 44 calories per cup!

Best Fruits to Eat: Stone Fruits

Peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots (aka stone fruits) are all colorful, juicy and delicious. They help protect against diabetes, heart attacks and strokes.

• Peaches are great for your skin as they contain beta-carotene, as well as iron, potassium, fiber and vitamins A and C.
• Plums contain disease-preventing phytochemicals, and help ward off bone loss, due to their high levels of potassium and vitamin K.
• Apricots are rich in potassium, and in vitamin A, which protects the eyes.

Best Fruits to Eat: Figs

These summer snacks are packed with potassium and fiber. Figs are also low in calories and fat.

Best Fruits to Eat: Cherries

These round, succulent fruits offer antioxidants and protection against heart disease, mainly due to their high levels of pectin which helps balance blood cholesterol levels. Cherries also contain melatonin, the “sleep hormone” which promotes restful sleep.

Best Fruits to Eat: Pineapples

High in bromelain, pineapples help with the digestion process. They’re also an excellent source of antioxidants, which means they ward off free radicals and reduce the risk of serious inflammatory diseases.

Best Fruits to Eat: Mangoes

Yummy mangoes pack a great amount of fiber, iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. They also help with the digestion process as well as curb hunger by filling you up for longer.

Best Fruits to Eat: Grapes

Like watermelon, grapes have a high water content to keep you hydrated. They’re packed with antioxidants and inflammatory properties, phytochemicals and vitamin C, and help protect against Type 2 diabetes.

Conclusion

These fabulous fruits are not only delicious, they are also readily available throughout Summer, enabling you to buy local produce, protect the environment AND support local growers. What are you waiting for?

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Warm regards,

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