In summer, appetizing fruits and berries flaunt on store shelves: their appearance can be safely called long-awaited. Strawberries, cherries, cherries, apricots and raspberries - in the sunny season, these products are very popular. Some seasonal vegetables and fruits in the summer are especially useful for our body. The dietitian explained what foods you need to add to your diet to improve your health.

The fact that fruits, vegetables and berries should be present in the diet is known not only by fans of proper nutrition. If in the summer you eat apricots, eggplant, zucchini, carrots or raspberries, the body will definitely thank you. One of the main must-haves in your food basket are peaches: the fruit is rich in iron, copper, potassium and magnesium.

"They also contain a lot of carotene and pectins. All this has a positive effect on digestion, immunity and skin condition, "says nutritionist Ulyana Rumyantseva.

 

Apricots contain antioxidants, and thanks to zucchini dishes, you will get the necessary portion of potassium and magnesium. If you have an increased level of cholesterol, urgently go for ripe eggplants - trace elements in the fruits reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Apples are a source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, and carrots contain large amounts of beta-carotene, which is responsible for skin health and vision. Make salads from cucumbers and tomatoes:you will not only replenish the supply of water, but also improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. And in no case do not forget about the grapes - in the summer it is considered a real treasure.

"We are accustomed to seeing grapes on the shelves all year round, but it is most useful in the summer, since due to the high content of antioxidants, it saves our skin from wiggling and exposure to ultraviolet rays," Rumyantseva added to RIAMO.

And be sure to eat raspberries:vitamin C, antioxidants and ellagic acid will also benefit your body.

Helena