The brutal summer heat in Pakistan can give you a terrifying case of dehydration or other seasonal illnesses unless you take a few crucial precautions. One of the most nutritious, not to mention mouth-watering, ways to beat the heat and prevent summer-related health issues is to gorge on these five fruits.
1. Watermelon
These fluid-filled fruits are packed with vitamins A, B6, and C and potassium. These nutrients prevent your eyes from deteriorating and boost your immunity so your body can easily ward off summer illnesses such as the common cold, flu, or allergies.
The potassium in watermelons does not allow the water levels in your body to dwindle. It also keeps your muscles flexible and boosts your heart health. Most importantly, its high water content prevents dehydration.
2. Guavas don
’t allow your blood sugar levels to spike and drop. If you are diabetic (or even if your sugar levels are fine), you can eat this fruit without worrying about the dangerous consequences of excess sugar.
Summer brings with it a host of digestion problems, causing your digestive system to become sluggish. Guavas are high in fibres that are not only very filling (so you don’t end up consuming heavy foods that choke your digestive system) but also keep your digestive tract clean.
The brutal summer sun can cause skin burns, and guava can help even out skin tone. This fruit can also ease menstrual cramps.
3. ripe papaya
This fruit is chock-a-block with nutrients such as vitamins A and C, foliates, and phytochemicals. It improves gastrointestinal health, fights indigestion and prevents bloating.
Since it contains beta-carotene, it reduces the strain your eyes endure in the summer and eases inflammation. The antioxidants in it can keep your heart healthy.
4. Mango
For a lot of people, summers are synonymous with mangoes—the king of fruits. Not only are they extremely appetizing, but they also pack a ton of goodness. They’re a good source of calories, so when you find your energy being zapped by the summer heat, just bite into a few mango slices for a quick boost.
Mangoes contain plenty of fibre, an entire range of vitamins and potassium. The yellow colour in mangoes is imparted by a pigment that protects your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun – which is at its full force in the summer season.
5. Muskmelon
The final fruit on our list is muskmelon. This aromatic fruit is an old summer favourite. It is loaded with Vitamin A, which bolsters immunity and reduces inflammation, and Vitamin C, which helps with cell repair and brings a glow to your skin even when the sun is at its most unforgiving.
The beta-carotene in muskmelon boosts the health of your eyes while antioxidants flush out free radicals from your body. This fruit will also keep your heart beating strongly and stabilize your blood pressure. Most importantly, it aids with digestion and regularises bowel movement.
Why Are Fruits Important In Summer?
The body is made up of almost 60% water. That’s why we need water every day. In summer, the hotter temperatures cause an automatic sweating reaction, which helps to maintain a stable body temperature. But this sweating uses up a lot of water. Without sufficient water intake, your body will eventually use up whatever water you have and you could end up dehydrated. While drinking water should be the main source of hydration, summer fruits are a lot more appetizing and can contribute to this as well. Fruits and vegetables also come with a host of additional nutrients (particularly vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds) that add to your overall nutrition.
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