Global warming has become increasingly difficult to combat every year, with each summer surprisingly much hotter than the last. At present, it already feels like summer all year round. So here is a list of fruits that will refresh you and cool you down to beat the summer heat in your Skye at Holland condo.
Mango
Mangoes are tropical fruits that are best served when the weather is hot. Ripe and juicy mangoes are perfect for the summer. It has tons of vitamins, which include vitamins A, C, D, E, potassium, iron, and calcium, on top of its refreshing taste. Mangoes have fiber as well to help maintain steady and healthy levels of blood sugar, improve satiety, and encourage digestive health.
Watermelon
Watermelon is obviously on this list as it’s made up of 92% water, meaning you’ll stay refreshed and hydrated too with every bite! Hydration levels are very important to maintain during the hot months, and eating a watermelon is a tasty way to get more fluids in your body. These fruits are also packed with many vitamins, calcium, minerals, electrolytes, and dietary fibres.
Oranges
Oranges are best suited for before and after physical activities as they contain loads of sodium to replenish sweat, avoid muscle cramps, and joint pains. These fruits will keep you hydrated too, as they consist of 80% water. They also boost immunity, brain function, and skin health. You can gain many of these nutrients easily by using their juice or peel, and turning the oranges into drinks or mixing with other fruits for more refreshing recipes.
Pineapple
Pineapples are fruits often bought during spring and summer. They are good for outdoor summer vacations since they are anti-inflammatory and can help sunburns recover quicker. The sweet and refreshing fruit contains abundant amounts of vitamin C and D and has a high water content of around 86%. Pineapples can be consumed alone or added to fruit salads.
Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the all-time fruit favorites. They can beat the summer heat in many ways. The heart shaped fruit can keep you hydrated with its water content and also decrease your body temperature. Strawberries contain flavonoids which increase your blood flow in your skin, and also decrease your skin’s sensitivity to the sunlight. Strawberries can be added to salads, ice cream, and eaten as a healthy standalone snack.
