Monsoon Fruit Treat

Monsoon season is the best time to sit back and eat something hot and crunchy. This season makes you feel lazy also body becomes vulnerable to infections, water born disease and indigestion problems due to which there is a decrease in the metabolism, hence our health takes a troll. Eating fruit will help you stay relaxed as it is the healthiest substitute for a snack as it is packed with nutrients and actually boosts your metabolism. Seasonal fruits then become an ideal in between snack also as it contains phytochemicals and antioxidants help fight disease and making the immune system strong. Monsoon fruits will help prevent any major disease affecting you. Following are 8 fruits to eat in monsoon.

1. Plum: Plums are very good source of vitamin C & K, copper, dietary fiber and potassium. The reddish blue pigment called anthocyanins present in plums protect from against infections like flu and cold which is very common in monsoon season. Also, the antioxidant in the fruit acts as anti aging skin care agent also rejuvenates lifeless hair.

2. Cherry: Cherries are high in potassium and low in sodium aids in reducing high blood pressure. Cherries fight against heart disease by reducing bad cholesterol also reduces uric acid levels and has anti cancerous properties. The antioxidants give a soothing effect to the brain and help in relaxation.

3. Peach: Peaches which are rich yellowish- orange in color contain loads of Vitamin A, B carotene, fiber and vitamin C which helps with good immunity. It is referred to as the fruit of calmness as it helps relieve stress, anxiety and achieve calmness of mind.

4. Litchis: Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, B, and potassium. The fiber in litchi helps in proper digestion and aids in case of acidity, the vitamin C helps in fighting the common cold and strengthens the immune system.

5. Jamun: This fruit is low in calories and packed with nutrients like iron folate, potassium, and vitamins which are good to consume in monsoon season. It lowers blood glucose and thus effective in treating diabetes. It is also good in treating kidney, liver and gastric disorders.

6. Pear: It has plenty of nutrients needed to help fight infections. There is a high level of humidity in the atmosphere during this season and chances of falling sick is high, hence pear is one of the fruit needs to be eaten in monsoon.

7. Papaya: It is very rich in vitamin C and had high fiber content which helps in digestion and also improves the immune system by fighting against illness. It is also rich in vitamin A and contains papain which is a kind of protein which helps to remove dead skin cells.

8. Pomegranate: It is packed with vitamins, especially vitamin C, that ensures that the protein in your body is properly metabolized. This, in turn, ensures that your digestive system is healthy and clean. It also boosts the immunity power, thus helping you combat the various illnesses.

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