The heat can drain you more than you think, especially if you have a job that keeps you outdoors. We list out a few fruits that you should have in your bag to instantly boost your energy levels this summer...
Cucumber
Benefits: Cools you down, is low calorie, high in fibre, anti-oxidant, high water content, controls blood pressure
Nutritional content: Good source of potassium, high on vitamin C, A and K
Quick snack: It is good to snack on freshly cut cucumbers with black salt at any time of the day
Grape
Benefits: Can cure migraine and indigestion, is good for vision, asthma and skin, and also protects against sunburn. It is also an anti-aging agent
Nutritional content: Low on saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. A good source of Vitamin C and K
Quick snack: Frozen grapes dipped in yoghurt on a hot afternoon makes for a cooling snack
Orange
Benefits: Prevents cancer and kidney-related diseases, reduces risk of liver cancer, good for skin and blood pressure, alkalizes the body, contains smart carbs
Nutritional content: Vitamin C, A precursors, calcium, potassium, and pectin
Quick snack: Include a few pieces of orange in your regular salad for a zesty taste and healthy diet
Watermelon
Benefit: Good for the bones, helps reduce body weight, regulates the action of nerves and muscles, improves vision and prevents cell damage and cardiovascular diseases
Nutritional content: Good source of potassium, Vitamin A and C
Quick snack: Watermelon slices with cheddar cheese is an easy and healthy snack on a hot day
Apple
Benefit: Helps curb all kinds of cancer and also protects from Alzheirmer's. Reduces cholesterol, boosts your immune system and prevents gall bladder stones
Nutritional content: Good source of dietary fibre and Vitamin C
Quick snack: Apple with chaat masala is a healthy snack
Strawberry
Benefit: Keeps your skin wrinkle-free, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, fights cancer, good for pre-natal health
Nutritional content: Good for hormones and bones, Vitamin C
Quick snack: Strawberry with cream is a good dessert option
Star fruit (Carambola)
Benefit: Cures hangovers, treats sore eyes, helps cure headaches, ringworm, chickenpox and prickly heat
Nutritional content: Pantothenic acid and potassium, Vitamin C and copper Quick snack: Pieces of star fruit mixed with mustard oil and salt is a healthy snack
Guavas
Benefit: Good for diabetes, improves hormonal function, helps treat constipation, good for pregnant women, helps one relax and is good for the brain
Nutritional content: Vitamin A, folate, potassium, copper and manganese, and a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C
Quick snack: Munch on guava with some chilli power and salt whenever you feel hungry
Kiwis
Benefit: Good for women after childbirth as it helps build immunity. An appetizer, it also improves sleep
Nutritional content: Folate, potassium, and a very good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C and manganese
Quick snack: Make a kiwi sandwich with mascarpone cheese and rye bread
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