To be peachy keen during the hot months, we recommend reading up on your summer fruits, before everything goes pear shaped! That way, life can be a bowl of cherries for you, all summer long!
The key fruits of the summer.
We all love summer fruits of one kind or another (or several). But you will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of vitamins, minerals and other goodies that certain fruits contain. Today we have picked out 5 fruits for the summer season, that you can consume while enjoying their multiple benefits.
The top five fruits of the season
Number 1 Fruity favorite
Watermelon: and yes, this delicious and emblematic summer fruit with antioxidant powers, full of water, natural sugar and loaded with fiber does not stop there! Essential nutrients such as vitamins: A, which is important for vision and the immune system, B6 for the brain, immune and nervous systems and vitamin C, will make it your summer vitamin partner. You do not necessarily need to remove the small seeds in watermelon, which are rich in protein and magnesium. To take advantage of these nutrients, we suggest that you choose organic watermelon if possible. Its virtues remain particularly interesting for women at the time of menopause and, ultimately, it is one of the lowest calorie fruits.
In 2nd place of the summer hit parade, we find….?
Melon: salty, sweet, colorful, it is eaten naturally, especially when you know how to choose it well…lol. A simple pinch of salt can enhance the taste. Typically summery, it can be eaten as an appetizer as well as a main course and due to its particular flavor, it goes perfectly with dessert. Did you know that it is at the top of the foods richest in beta-carotene, making it a perfect ally for our skin, it protects it, gives it a healthy glow and helps your tan
For the 3rd place on our podium, we chose….?
The apricot: It likes the heat, and depending on the region and the variety, it can be early, with its arrival in June. An important source of vitamins and fiber, it is full of benefits. Low in calories, the apricot is very popular with athletes for its iron and copper. The virtues of apricot remain important, since its fibers have the ability to reduce cholesterol levels. Its high concentration of vitamin A makes it the ideal ally for pregnant women.
Rich in taste and nutritional benefits in 4th place we find?
The peach: The peach is a fruit that lends itself to many culinary uses. Summer fruit par excellence, it has a whole history and comes in a plethora of colors with white flesh or yellow flesh. With its velvety skin, it will refresh your taste buds. Peaches are an excellent source of vitamin C, about 10 to 12% of the recommended daily intake can be found in one single peach. Peaches are also rich in provitamin A. They contain very large amounts of antioxidants. However, it is best not to peel them in order to preserve as many antioxidants and fibers as possible.
Also, did you know that peach extract is often used in cosmetics? Recognized for its softening, revitalizing, protective and illuminating properties by giving you a nice tanned complexion because as if that were not enough it is rich in carotenoids. Just to really wow you, Peaches also contain vitamins E and K, iron, choline, niacin, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and copper. That’s pretty much all the important trace elements we need, in one little fruit! Peachy keen!
In 5th and last place of this vitamin tray, the award goes to….???
Cherries. It is the anthocyanin present in the cherry which gives it this dark red color. This antioxidant is used by the body to manufacture amino acids essential to its proper functioning.
Cherries are cram-packed with micronutrients because in addition to all these vitamins A, C, E, cherries are also a good source of various micronutrients such as calcium and phosphorus. The magnesium present in this fruit contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system and helps to fight against fatigue. But that’s not all! The cherry contains some iron, zinc and copper. And the icing on the cake? One of the unsuspected virtues of the cherry, is its possibility to help to fight against insomnia thanks to its richness in melatonin.
Juicing is not as healthy as eating whole fruits, as it transforms some if the fruit sugars into free sugars which are more calorific and give you a greater “shot” of sugars, so the recommended juicing dose is 150 ML per day The recommended doses of fruit per day is 2 cups, although this does not necessarily apply to people with high blood sugar levels, diabetes, or those on low carb or ketogenic diets. If in doubt consult your doctor. As always!
As you may have noticed, many of your favorite fruits will be missing from this top five (pineapple, banana, mango, some may even include the wonderful avocado) and this is a just a top 5 pick from our team. The goal of this top 5 is to help you limit our environmental impact by consuming local and seasonal products.
Eating seasonal fruits and veg also helps combat the use of chemical fertilizers on our farmlands. Finally, the use of pesticides is a disaster for biodiversity, especially for bees,which are essential for our food.
We wish you a beautiful fruity and above all, a summer full of vitamins!
