Fruits that Keep You Cool in the Summer

How many of you love the summer? Summer is a great time to eat a variety of fruit that is in season without paying a lot for those seasonal fruits.

Have you ever noticed that most fruits that are in season in the summer have a high water content? This is not by mistake, but by perfect design. During the hot summers you need more hydration so that you do not get dehydrated.

Here are some fruits that will keep you cool in the summer:

1. Watermelon. There’s noting better than sitting on the porch eating a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer’s day. You are sure to cool off quickly.

2. Peaches. A good peach has that fragrant peachy smell, along with the right amount of sweetness.

3. Tomatoes. Tomatoes are full of water. My grandmother could not keep tomatoes in her garden, because my brother and I would eat them up while playing outside in the summer. Those were the best tomatoes. It would be so hot, but after biting into my grandmother’s tomatoes, we were cool.

4. Cucumbers. Ever heard the saying, “Cool as a cucumber?” Well, that is a true statement. Cucumbers are actually very cooling for the body and they have a very high water content.

5. Mangoes. Mangoes are available all year round, but the best time to eat mangoes are in the summer. Some say the best way to eat a mango is over the sink and that is because a mango is very juicy. This fruit is very popular and comes an many varieties. You will never be bored.

6. Berries. You probably think that berries couldn’t possibly keep you cool in the summer, but they do. They are light and refreshing and low in sugar.

There are many other fruits that keep you cool in the summer. The next time you are in the grocery store or at a Farmers Market, pay attention to the prices of the fruits that are in season. You will probably notice those fruits are cheaper.

You get the best of both worlds by saving a little money and staying cool. Don’t let the heat get the best of you, just eat those fruits that keep you cool.