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31 July 2024
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Summer is a period of sun, adventures and juicy fruits that remain delicious to our tongues as well as keep us cool. It doesn’t matter if you are lounging at the poolside or going for a picnic, these summer fruits will be the best company for you during such days when it’s too hot. Get ready for a fruity journey amidst which your palate will feel refreshed like a breeze in July!
Can you imagine having a piece of watermelon that leaves juice on your face? This fruit contains 92% water hence serves as ultimate summer refresher. It also has vitamins A and C, and lycopene—a powerful antioxidant; it is tasty but healthy. Your best companion at the beach or in the backyard grilling out is watermelon because of its hydrating hero.
Mangoes bring sunshine into one’s mouth with their deep yellow flesh. They taste sweetly sour too with every bite being so succulent. They are called “the king of fruits” since mangoes contain high levels of vitamins A and C as well as fiber that aids digestion process once eaten. Whether you blend them into smoothies, add them to salsas or simply eat them off the skin, mangoes are essential for every summer.
Shut your eyes and let the flavor of pineapple take you to a tropical paradise. This spiny fruit is not only sweet, but also contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps in digestion and reduces inflammation. Having high levels of vitamin C, pineapples are great for eating raw or grilling as well as in summer cocktails.
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are like nature’s candy—sweet, sour, and so tasty. These tiny berries have antioxidants; they are packed with vitamins and fiber. Add them to your yogurt at breakfast time or mix them into smoothies or pick them straight out of the basket. They can be used in many ways – they boost healthiness and taste different dishes.
There’s nothing quite like biting into a ripe peach on a hot summer day. It is very juicy when you eventually get through to the center of it. With lots of vitamin A and C contents; peaches make great food for your immune system and skin care purposes too. Eat them fresh off the vine, grill them for an interesting dessert or bake them into pies/cobblers as typical summer treats.
Gems of the summer fruits are cherries. They are so sweet and tart that you cannot resist them. Cherries are rich in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and improve cardiovascular health. You can eat them directly from the bowl as a snack, add them to desserts or put them in salads to give them a taste.
It’s convenient to think of grapes as the epitome of easy summer snacks. These little fruits are crunchy, sweet, and refreshing at the same time. Moreover, grapes contain lots of vitamin C and K together with some other antioxidants. Put them in the freezer for a cool treat on hot days or have it fresh for a quick healthy snack.
Are you looking for something new and exotic? The answer is dragon fruit then! With its vibrant pinkish skin and speckled flesh, it looks beautiful and tastes great too! It is loaded with fiber, vitamins C & B as well as antioxidants thus making it an exciting nutritional delight best suited for summer expeditions.
Cantaloupes have a sweet juicy orange flesh that has been known traditionally to be used by many during summers as part of their diets because they have such high water contents with rich amounts of vitamins A & C just when people need more fluids in their bodies to keep themselves hydrated hence sliced cantaloupes will serve either way one likes; either in form of blended smoothies or eaten like that or sometimes as part fruit salad treat.
There is a fascinating harmony between the sugary-sweetness and sour taste of plums. They contain vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber, which are great for digestion as well as bone health. Either chew them raw or use them in making jams and pies.
Summertime comes with an opportunity to enjoy the rich and delicious harvests of fruits found in nature. These fruits do not only offer a sweet treat but also keep you moistened, refreshed, and fit. From watermelons that are common for each one of us to dragon fruits that are rare in appearance, every bite is a summertime treat. As such, go to your neighborhood market, pick up these seasonal goodies and relish what summer has best to give us. Have a summery fruity refreshment!
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