Most people do not give much importance to fruits in their diet. Whereas eating seasonal fruits is considered very beneficial for health. Know more in this article.
We all know that eating fruits is very important for the body. But most people either avoid eating fruits or start eating any fruit in any season because they like that fruit very much. It is possible that you have been doing the same till now. In today's time, you get most of the fruits in every season, but eating seasonal fruits is something else. Have you ever noticed that mangoes taste so delicious in summers, but it may not taste as good when brought from outside and eaten in any other season. This happens because nature has its own rules and if we all follow them, then it can benefit health almost ten times more.
Just notice that when the body struggles with water deficiency in summer, at that time nature provides watermelon, muskmelon and other fruits. Similarly, when immunity weakens in winter, then eating fruits like guava and orange provides great benefits. This simply means that nature knows very well what our body needs and when. Eating seasonal fruits is also considered good because they are not grown using any chemical or artificial method. So let us know in this article today that Ritu Puri, dietician of ESIC Hospital of Central Government Hospital, is telling you how beneficial eating seasonal fruits can prove to be for health-
are rich in nutrients
The advantage of eating seasonal fruits is that they do not require any chemical or artificial ripener to ripen them. Due to which they contain more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. In this respect, they are considered very good for health. A report by Frontiers in Nutrition (2020) found that eating local and seasonal fruits provides up to 40 percent more antioxidants and polyphenols to the body.
Fulfill the body's needs according to the season
Our body's needs change in every season. For example, in summer, the heat increases, so the stomach needs coolness and the body needs extra water. On the other hand, immunity becomes weak in winter and in such a situation, there are frequent complaints of cold and cough. In such a situation, when you eat seasonal fruits, it helps you deal with these problems. Seasonal fruits help in maintaining the balance of our body. In summer, watermelon, muskmelon and litchi provide coolness and hydration, while in winter, orange, rich in vitamin C, protects against cold and cough.
They are considered better for the stomach
Seasonal fruits are according to the season and the needs of the body, so they are very easy to digest. In such a situation, their consumption also has a good effect on digestion. On the other hand, if you eat non-seasonal fruits, then you may have a problem of heaviness or acidity . For example, during monsoon days, papaya improves digestion as well as prevents gas and indigestion. Similarly, in the summer season, watermelon improves digestion as well as cools the stomach. A study in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2016) shows that seasonal fruits match better with intestinal bacteria, which improves digestion and reduces inflammation.
