berry tartThe summer is usually associated with increased heat and thus increased demand for water and foods that will help keep the body well hydrated. Good news is that you don’t have to only depend on drinks to keep your body cool. Most of the summer fruits are packed with electrolytes that help in replenishing the body after sweating during a hot day. When the body looses fluids, the functioning of vital organs, such as the heart, can become impaired. This can result in headaches, muscle cramps, short concentration spans, irritability, dizziness, and fainting. This means that it is very important that you get enough fluids and electrolytes during the hot weather.

Most fluids and electrolytes are readily available in foods such as fresh vegetables and fruits. There is a wide selection of fruits and vegetables you can choose from during the summer. The produce is usually less expensive during this season. More important is the fact that most of the fruits during this season are received fresher from the farms. This means that they have more nutritional content. This also means that maintaining your hydrated and healthy body does not have to be an expensive affair.

Some of the most common fruits that you can enjoy eating during the summer are plums, nectarines, melons, peaches and berries. These are ripe and ready during this period. Peaches contain beta-carotene and vitamin C and fiber. The skin of these fruits contains anthocyanidins. These are a good source of antioxidants that help in keeping the body healthy and keeping away chronic diseases.