Nutritional tip

6 Summer Fruits to Put on Your "A List"

Strawberries
Who knew that such a small fruit could pack such a punch! Strawberries are the favorite berry across the globe and span more than 600 varieties. They are very high in vitamin C and manganese. What you might not have known is that they are also high in phytonutrients like phenols that protect your heart and body against cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.


Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe gets an A+ from us because it is packed full of vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin C. It comes from the same family as the pumpkin and squash, which all give your diet good quality sweet taste that help maintain blood sugar levels. Melons of all sorts have a very high water content making them the perfect summer snack. Be sure to eat melon alone and at least an hour before or after eating other food because it is known to fermentate with other foods in the stomach.


Lemons
Lemons are full of vitamins and minerals, but most importantly they contain many health and healing properties. They are high in alkalinity and can be used to help ease stomach pains, help you body retain calcium, and kill off germs and destroy microbes. It's great to have a cup of hot water and lemon before a meal to get your digestive juices working.


Peaches
The peach originates from China and comes in many varieties. They are full of vitamins A and C and are quite detoxifying. Peaches are considered a diuretic, which make them a great addition to a weight-loss program. They also have an anti-inflammatory agent that has been proven to help reduce asthma instances.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and vitamins. They contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that helps combat all types of cancer. Remember to go organic and pick tomatoes that have the brightest shade of red for the highest lycopene and beta-carotene content. Cooking the tomatoes releases their healing power even more than eating them raw.


Avocados
Avocados have been given a bad rap because of their high fat content, but this type of fat found in avocados is the "good" fat that can help protect your heart and lower bad LDL cholesterol. Getting good quality Monounsaturated fat in your diet will help you feel satiated longer and speeds up your basal metabolic rate.