Check out these awesome 8 facts about some of your favorite fruits!
The season of fruits, fun, and frolic will soon come to a close, but we can still gorge on luscious, juicy fruits-be it breakfast, lunch, or dessert!! It’s been the season of sun and travel, so let's continue to pack our bags, get our favorite fruit smoothie and get on the road. Let's meet our summer special fruits.
Watermelon:
The juiciest fleshiest (and biggest) of all!!
It is one of the healthiest fruits of all and a must-have for summers. It’s also a treasure box containing all goodies like carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fats (ahem…just the sufficient quantity) Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and minerals like potassium, calcium, and iron.
8 Wonders of Watermelon
Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate!
With 92% water content, it can be our sole source of hydration to keep us cool and confident.
Emerging nutricosmetic, beautifying skin from within with all the watermelon goodness
A nutrition powerhouse, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibers, phytonutrients, beta- carotene, and all feel-good calories
Highly antioxidant, antioxidants like lycopene and beta-carotene
Aids in preventing sun damage and natural sun-protective for sunny retreats
High in water and low in calories helps in managing a healthy weight
Fibers regulate digestion, purifying the body and blood
Good for the heart health
Have a bowlful after a workout to cool down, or feel free to juice it with an added lemon for a zesty thirst-quenching drink.
Mango:
Mangoes provide an excellent source of nutrients, especially for those who are pregnant. Mangoes also have Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, folate, magnesium, and choline. Ultimately, the king of all fruits, it's squishy, juicy, and just as healthy.
8 Marvels of Mangoes
Great for digestion/gut health and for those struggling with acid reflux
Helps those who are anemic and those who have issues with blood clots
Boosts the natural immunity of the body with beta-carotene, an amazing antioxidant
Cleansing skin from within, eat mangoes for flawless skin
Maintains alkaline reserves- not too high in acidity
Fulfilling fruit with more essential nutrients and fewer calories: weight management
Ahem! it’s also known as the love fruit in some countries: promoting an increase in love and passion
Women's greatest friend: high in calcium and iron
Dice it, slice it, mix it, grind it, freeze it... Have it anyway and all ways, filling refreshed and fulfilled.
Coconut:
Hands-down the best summer snack or drink!! Coconut water will also do the trick, by quenching your thirst on a hot summer day. It is packed with electrolytes on top of vitamins and minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
8 Charms of Coconuts
Fill your tummy generously with tender coconut
Super hydrating, low on fats, and packed with goodness
Provides instant energy if you are feeling lethargic
Great source of fiber and “good” cholesterol and “good” fat
Boosts overall immunity because it's antifungal and antibacterial
Great for heart health and can reduce heart-related issues
Can reduce body heat and cool you down in the sun
May be good for diabetics looking to naturally lower blood sugar levels
Feel free to eat it raw or juice it, both options are great! Let us go nuts for coconuts!
Avocado:
Last but not least, avocados- which coincidentally fall under the love or hate category for many. Although they received all of the praise a few years ago with avocado toast, many still appreciate all of the yumminess of this fruit. Packed with loads of nutrients and superfood benefits, eating avocadoes aid in everything from good gut health and improvements in blood flow.
8 Additions of Avocadoes
Can help burn belly fat while following a healthy and active lifestyle
Contains healthy fats (yay) that may help increase energy levels
Can help balance out blood pressure
High in potassium which also helps with hypertension, relaxing blood vessels
May lead to healthier eyes as we age
Wonderful for the skin- don't be afraid to try a face mask for added moisture
Great for heart health
Good source of Vitamin B6, which can help with nausea and vomiting
Try avocadoes in the morning or evening in a protein-filled smoothie, for added nutrients and goodness!
Even though we have thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful summer, there are still lots of healthy and sweet fruits to enjoy. Don't forget, fruits can be both breakfast and dessert!
Please note: None of this information has been approved by the FDA, and always be sure to check with your physician for any dietary or health issues.