Summer season in India means sweltering heat and continuous sweating. The soaring temperatures often lead to dehydration, sunstroke, weakness and fever as well. If you are looking for a way out, we suggest indulging in lots of fresh and juicy seasonal fruits which will keep you hydrated and give you all the necessary nutrients to the body.
Watermelon
Watermelons have high water content, up to 92 per cent in them. It also contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation in the body and pain. It also contains Vitamin B, C, E, iron, calcium and phosphorous. Either slice it up and eat it raw or juice it or make a sorbet out of it.
Mango
One of the delicious fruits is Mango. It is available in wide varieties across India and is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Hence, it is named the King of Fruits. Eating mangoes can also prevent cell damage. You can eat it raw, or add it to puddings or custard. You can add it to smoothies, make milkshakes or consume aam ras.
Muskmelon
While it may look similar to watermelon, musk melon makes for an excellent summer fruit. It is rich in water content and is packed with Vitamin A and C, potassium and magnesium. You can slice it up or drink its juice.
Banana
Bananas are not exactly summer fruit, but it is excellent for health. It has the power to restore lost energy in the body and is high in fibre content. It aids in digestion and relieves constipation.
Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi is known to reduce stress and induce good sleep. It is also responsible for replenishing the lost nutrients in the body through sweat. You can add kiwi to smoothies, juice or fruit chaat.
Oranges
Cool orange juice for breakfast in the morning is the perfect way to kickstart your day. It is packed with Vitamin C and has 80 per cent water content that helps keep the body hydrated in the summer heat.
Papaya
Eat lots of papayas in the summer as they contain certain enzymes which increase our immunity and protect the body from bacterial and viral infections.
Lychee
Lychee is another high water-content fruit which is very sweet and hydrating. It is excellent for the body and can be juiced or added to mocktails.
