Summer has many, many, many good things. Sun, beach, terraces, vacations and fruit are some of my favorites. It is true that throughout the year you can enjoy different seasonal fruits, all of them very healthy and tasty, but the summer offers us an unbeatable supply of fruits. A must in my shopping cart?
Nectarine.
I am one of those people to whom peach skin makes me toothsome to bear, so nectarine is the perfect solution to enjoy the flavor of this summer fruit family.
Nectarines can be found from April to October and, if you haven't already included it among your summer essentials, you should start today to benefit from its
numerous properties.
I'll start by telling you that their fat content is practically nil and that they are an important source of energy.
source of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, iodine and selenium. But, as our body does not live by minerals alone, the nectarine also provides us with
provides vitamins such as vitamin C, B6, B3, B2, B1 and carotenes.
But let's move on to more practical data.
The benefits of nectarines
- Its high potassium content helps those who suffer from hypertension and prevents cardiovascular diseases.
- It stimulates the production of bile, which helps to digest fats better, thus facilitating digestion .
- The carotenes they provide protect us against eye diseases and help us take care of our skin and hair.
- Vitamin C, carotenes, zinc and selenium are a great source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect us from free radicals, fight aging and reduce the incidence of diseases such as cancer.
- Its mineral content contributes to the correct functioning of our nervous system.
- Their vitamin C content helps our body to better absorb iron, so they are especially suitable for people with anemia problems.
As you can see, there are more than enough reasons to include nectarines in your diet. In addition, they have a high water content and very few calories, a great way to cool down hot summer afternoons!
You can eat nectarines on their own, but when you can brighten up your snacks, desserts or snacks with more ingredients, why would you eat them like this? Here's an idea, prepare a
smoothie of nectarine and add a handful of
granola Newyorkina as a topping. Easy to make, tasty, refreshing and super healthy, what more could you ask for in a summer snack?
If your recipes for summer evenings include salads of all kinds, that's perfect too!
Add nectarines to your fruit salad!
Summer is a perfect time to eat a wide variety of fruits, salads and vegetables. During these months, eat healthy, do sports and, above all,
have fun!
