Favorite Fruits in Summer & Their Health Benefits

Food Editor
James M. Kelly
Nature has bestowed us with an enormous range of fruits for the summer season. Every fruit has certain elements that are advantageous for the human body. Here is a comprehensive list of some of the favorite fruits of people during summer alongwith their respective health benefits.

Watermelon – the rich sweet taste and water in the fruit helps you in quenching your thirst and has a cooling effect on the body. Moreover, it is also a rich source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, lycopene and iron.

Berries of all sorts, strawberries, blackberries and blue berries aid in boosting up immunity levels in the body owing to the presence of phytochemicals in them. These are also excellent for protection against heart diseases, circulatory problems and cancer.

Mangoes and papayas are perhaps the most cherished summer fruits. Containing high quantities of vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene and fiber, these two fruits are excellent options for beating the summer heat while relishing their sweet, delectable taste. In fact, only eating adequate quantity of mangoes can provide the body with the benefits of vitamin A.

Another set of fruits that contain appreciable quantities of vitamin C, antioxidant phytochemicals, beta-carotene and anthocyanins are plums and peaches. These fruits help purify the body be cleaning it of all the free radicals present in the body.

The unforgettable taste of pineapple makes it the favorite of fruit lovers from all over the globe. Apart from having almost all the essential vitamins and minerals, pineapple also contains bromelain enzyme that is extremely helpful in regulating the digestive system.

Few other fruits that are available in summers include apricots, cranberries and cherries that help cure constipation, urinary tract infection and the growth of carcinogenic cells in the body, respectively.

Summer time is great for soothing your taste buds with the delicious taste of so many fruits and also, for building a healthy body by deriving the nutritional benefits from these fruits.