SUMMER FRUIT NUTRIENT CHECK

Most health conscious people are aware that nature provides the right fruit for each season – each fruit being packed with everything we need to sustain us during the season, and after it. Assiduously consuming these fruits keeps the body functioning well.

Let’s take a look at what Summer fruits have to offer:

Mango: Vitamin A, C, D, Iron, Potassium and Calcium

Health benefits: Reduces cholesterol, controls blood pressure and heart rate; boosts immunity and helps keep you healthy during the hottest months of the year.

Papaya: Vitamin A, C, folate and different phytochemicals; high in beta-carotene.

Health benefits: Controls Diabetes, Cancer, Heart diseases, bloating.

Watermelon: Vitamin A, B6, C, amino acids, dietary fibres, calcium, iron; high level of lycopene.

Health benefits:Contributes to bone and cardiovascular health.

Plums: Vitamin A, C and Dietary fibres.

Health benefits: Promotes heart health by controlling high blood pressure; reduces the probability of Type-2 Diabetes and breast cancer; excellent for weight watchers.

Guava: Vitamin A, B-6, C, Folate, Thiamine, Riboflavin, potassium, soluble fibre.

Health benefits: Reduces insulin resistance; promotes heart health; reduces intensity of pain during menstrual cramps; improves mental health, eye sight, complexion and metabolism.

Pineapple: Vitamin C, beta-carotene, copper, zinc and folate

Health benefits: Anti-inflammatory; boosts metabolism, burns calories, regulates hypertension.

Litchi: Vitamin B Complex, C, Copper, Phosphorus, Fibre; Polyphenol Oligonol.

Health benefits: Regulates blood pressure levels; boosts immunity; helps production of red blood cells.

Musk Melon: Vitamin A, C.

Health benefits: Hydrates; improves eyesight.