Luscious summer fruits may provide a delightful bite, but there’s more to them than just that…

Summer is the season for fruits: from the humble melon, papaya, watermelon, mosambi and musk melon to the more exotic mangoes, mangosteen, strawberries and lychees. These succulent fruits are not just delicious to bite into, but they also play a role in cooling and hydrating the system during summer months.

The mosambi (sweet lime) is the perfect summer cooler and thirst quencher. What most people may not know is the fact that it is one of the richest sources of Potassium, thereby preventing dehydration in hot summers. It is also known to aid digestion and control nausea.

The juicy, summery Strawberries are packed with a healthy punch: They boost immunity since they are packed with Vitamin C and keep wrinkles at bay. They are known to strengthen the eyes, reduce arthiritic inflammation (and pain), fight LDL (or the bad cholesterol) and contain antioxidants (cancer-fighters) like lutein, zeathancins and Ellagic acid.

Mangoes may be the King of Fruits, but there’s more to this fruit than just great taste! It contains Vitamin A, is high in iron content, builds up resistance / immunity, lowers cholesterol, is high in fibre (improves digestion) and even known to clear blemished skin.

The Queen of Fruits, Mangosteen is the small, powerful super-food, packed with health benefits! It maintains intestinal and digestive health, provides powerful antioxidant support, builds immunity and increases energy levels. It contains Xanthones which have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.

Watermelons are high in water content and instant coolers. They are a rich source of Vitamin C, A and B6. It also contains a high content of lycopene (an antioxidant) known for its beneficial effect against cancer and heart ailments.

Musk melons are rich in folic acid, potassium, Vitamins A & C and beta carotene. They help build up immunity against summer infections, are good for the eyes and the nervous system.

So go right ahead and tuck into summer fruits: after all it is a bite of good health…