Watermelon
The undoubted leader of August is a juicy and tasty watermelon. It is generally accepted that watermelon is just water and sugar. But this is not at all the case, in a green berry there are a lot of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and also a very small amount of calories - about 30 calories per 100 grams.
Watermelon is able to normalize blood pressure, prevent obesity, cancer, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, blood vessels, and the digestive system. The juicy berry is 90% water, making it a great anti-dehydration remedy on hot summer days.
Watermelon is also useful for beautiful smooth skin, healthy shiny hair, increased energy and weight loss. It promotes hair growth, makes the skin hydrated and its color healthy.
Melon
Melons contain very few calories, almost no fat, but at the same time, sweet fruits contain a lot of essential vitamins and minerals:
- vitamin C is essential for the growth and maintenance of all body tissues, wound healing, and the restoration of bones and teeth;
- vitamin A is needed for healthy teeth, skin, bones, mucous membranes. It helps the vision system by promoting retinal health. Lack of this vitamin can lead to malfunctions of the immune system;
- potassium is important for maintaining heart health. Consuming enough potassium will help lower blood pressure by reducing the negative effects of foods high in sodium.
Blueberry
This berry is not as common, but it is one of the most beneficial to health. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants that can help promote health and look. Frozen berries fully retain all the beneficial properties, which means that you can enjoy blueberries all year round.
Cauliflower
Like other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower can prevent cancer, which is why doctors recommend eating it several times a week. There are many options for cooking cauliflower: fried in batter, steamed, roast, sauté, soups, stews.
Cucumbers
Although cucumbers are 95% water, they contain a lot of fiber and nutrients. Fresh cucumbers are able to remove excess water, toxins and harmful substances from the body, perfectly quench hunger and thirst, help the pancreas work, relieve swelling, and reduce blood pressure.
Eggplant
This purple vegetable contains all the trace minerals a person needs. Eggplants are perfect for vegetarians and those who are losing weight - they add a "fleshy" structure to dishes, contain few calories, remove toxins and excess liquid. They can be fried, baked with any fillings, added to meat and vegetable dishes. And what a delicious and healthy eggplant caviar! The main thing is not to miss the season of this healthy vegetable.
Garlic
Garlic is not only a wonderful zero-calorie way to add flavor and flavor to your meals. This amazing vegetable is able to prevent cancer, strengthen immunity, and fight many diseases.
Nectarine
This juicy and delicious fruit contains many health and beauty benefits. Nectarine helps the body to cleanse itself of toxins and toxins, is useful for the digestive, cardiovascular system. It is good for constipation, anemia, overweight and weak immunity. Having eaten enough in the season of nectarines, you can make your hair, skin, nails beautiful.
Apples
What kind of August can be without apples? How many delicious things can you make from them: both a pie and a compote, they can be baked, added to meat dishes and fruit salads, and dried. But, of course, the most vitamins are stored in fresh apples.
Doctors recommend eating at least one apple every day - and good health is ensured. They contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, fiber, pectin. Apples are an excellent prevention of cancer, colds, heart disease, blood vessels and many others.
