Top 5 Summer fruits to beat the heat

With the temperature gradually rising, it is very important to keep ourselves hydrated at all times. Due to dehydrating summer, the body loses water and henceforth we must replenish our body with vital nutrients.
Here are a list of 5 summer fruits we can consume to keep our body cool –

1) Watermelon

Watermelons are mostly made up of water and contains electrolytes that helps in dehydration. Further, they are also rich sources of Vitamin A and are good for the eye muscles.

2) Papaya
Papaya has multiple uses. It contaims an enzyme names “Papain” which helps in digestion. Further, it is also rich source of potassium that strengthens our immune system. Papaya can also be applied externally for healthy and glowing skin. It reduces tan and helps with sunburn.

3) Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits like oranges, mosambi and lemons are rich sources of Vitamin C that helps with collagen production for healthier skin and hair. They also have antioxidants and flavonoids that are good for healing peptic ulcers and boosts our immune system. Fruit juices are an excellent alternative ti carbonated beverages and will keep our body cool and restore all the essential vitamins and minerals.

4) Cucumber
Cucumbers contains 95 percent water and are very hydrating. They contain fibre and helps with digestion and constipation. The anti flammatory properties help in flushing out toxins from our body. When outdoors and water is hard to obtain, one can eat a cucumber to restore the water defeciency.

5) Plums
Plums are packed with nutrients. They keep our heart healthy my maintaining blood pressure levels. Further, they are rich in dietary fibre and helps with constipation and other digestive problems as well.

EXOTIC FRUITS OF INDIA

Fruits that are not native and are cultivated at their place of origin are known as exotic fruits, simply they are unusual or different. There are several fruits around the world that are found in a particular place, collected from the wild and usually eaten by the locals. nowadays, exotic fruits have found their way to the international audience. India too is an abode to some fruits that are different from the usual fruits like mango, banana and are rare, found in particular places.

Carambola (star fruit)

Thanks to social media star fruit has become a known fruit among indian locals and is quite popular. Also known as five fingers, carambola is the native to southeast asia and is consumed in many parts of the world. The whole fruits is edible, and is fleshy, crunchy and firm. It is consumed when the fruit leaves all traces of green and turns yellow, it tastes sweet and sour. It is a source of a good number of nutrients, especially vitamin C and fiber. despite being anutritiuos fruit star fruit can have negative effects on some poeple due to availability of high oxalate content.

Buddha’s Hands (fingered citron)

An unusual hand like fruit which is given as an offering in buddhist temples, and it is believed that buddha prefers fingers that are closed rather than open as they resemble praying hands. In chinese religion it is a symbol of happiness, longitivity and good fortune. It is a very fragrant fruit an is used to add fragnance to rooms and clothes, specifically in china japan and malaysia. although citrus fruits are juicy but most variety of buddha’s hands contain no pulp and usually known for their aroma and texture. It is used as a flavouring agent in dishes, desserts and beverages. It is also a part of traditional medicine.

Phalsa (Indian sherbet berries)

Phalsa is a small dark purple fruit and is helpful in balancing sweet and sour flavors. It is a good cooling agent and perfect for hot weather. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus and vitamin C. It cures diarrhea, stomachache, builds immunity and supports smooth digestion. It is also consumed in the form of squash or sugar syrup and despite numerous benefits it is a very less known fruit in India.

Bael (wood apple)

One of the most popular summer fruit, bael is a highly effective against the scorching heat of the sun. The outer covering of the fruit is hard but the inner part is sweet and soft. Every part of the plant is good for human body, high in fibre, vitamins and other essential nutrients, it cures ulcers and piles, prevents constipation, is a good source of energy and equally effective against respiratory issues. The number of benefits it provides are uncountable.

Chalta (elephant apple)

Large sized shrub that is native to southeastern asia and the fruit of this plant is loved by the local elephants hence the fruit is known as elephant apple. It is consumed in both ripe and unripe form and is usually used is usually used for making jam, chutney or pickled dishes. The fruit has a large greenish-yellow shape and consists of 15-20 carpels, the fruit pulp is bitter-sour. It consists of numerous health benefits, like lowering blood pressure, fighting flu,cold and other infections, it is also good for eyes, has vitmin C and also cures stomach related problems.

Fruits Which Will Cost Your Fortune

I have already written about expensive fruits before ( Here is the link — https://wordpress.com/post/eduindex.org/55706 .Please check it also .) but that was not enough . Apart from Buddha Shaped Pear ,Sembikiya Queen strawberries ,Square watermelons ,Sekai-ichi Apple ,Yubari melon ,Taiyo – No – Tamago Mango , there are some more fruits in the world which can be proudly placed in the list of expensive .Let’s talk about them .

1) Ruby Red Grapes or Ruby Roman : This comes under the species Vitis vinifera .Its color is beautiful ruby red that’s why it is called ruby red grapes .Every grape is as big as a ping pong ball & perfectly round in shape .These types of grapes are very juicy & sweet in taste .You can only able to buy it from Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan as it is grown & cultivated in this place . These grapes first appeared in 2008 in Japan . According to a 2019 report , One bunch of a ruby roman costs almost 750000 rupees & one grape costs almost 35000 rupees in Indian currency . The reason for this high price value is the low amount of production of these grapes as only 2400 bunches are harvested per year .

2) Heligan Pineapple or British Pineapple : Pineapples usually grow in warm weather but the cold weather of Europe, especially the United Kingdom is not very suitable . But these heligan pineapples are exclusively cultivated only in a Victorian garden, The Lost Gardens of Heligan which has existed from the 18th century & situated in Cornwall in UK .This pineapples are grown in utmost care & in special condition .They cost more than $ 1500 or 100000 rupees . Still now the highest price of heligan pineapple is $ 16000 .

Heligan Pineapple cultivation in Lost Gardens of Heligan

3) Dekopon Orange : Dekopon orange is a hybrid citrus fruit of two citrus species Kiyomi & Ponkan .It was first developed in 1972 in Japan .It is a seedless orange with sweet juicy flesh .It is considered as one of the best & expensive citrus fruit & only sold in Japan . The price of a dekopon orange is $ 80 or 6000 rupees per pack which contains only 6 oranges .

4) Densuke Watermelon : It is one of the most costly watermelons in the world .This watermelon is perfectly round shaped with spotless deep green outer surface .The edible red flesh of this watermelon are much sweeter & juicier than other watermelons .Each piece of watermelon is weight of 11 kg or more than 11 kg . Densuke watermelon are only farmers in the Hokkaido island in Japan & only can be brought from Sembikiya Flagship store situated in Tokyo , Japan . Only 10000 number of densuke watermelons are produced per year .It costs almost $ 6000 or 4.4 lakh in Indian currency .

5) Black Diamond Apple : These apples have a very unique color .The outer shell is of the deep blackish red or purple color ,very different from any other types of apple. They are much sweeter & flavorful than the rest of the apples .It is a scarce breed ,which belongs to the Huaniu apple species . These apples are only produced in Nyingchi provinces in Tibet .It is believed that this unique color is due to the cultivation in high altitude (3500 m or above ) & ultraviolet ray .This apples are not available in Indian market for its low lifetime . It cost almost $ 7 or 500 rupees per piece .

Some Expensive Fruits in The World

Everyone loves to savor me. Fruit are very nutritious to our help and a very important diet. But do you know that there is some fruits exist in the world which will cost you a fortune? Yeah! you will definitely be awestruck to know about their price. Then come and let’s talk a look about them –—

Buddha Shaped Pear: You can easily understand from the name that the pear is of a unique shape and the shape is of mini Buddha. It is an expensive fruit in world and it cost almost rupees 665 per one piece in Indian currency or 9 $ per piece in world market. This unique shaped pear was first invented by Xianzhang Hao in his farm of Hebei province in China. Now, it is under China’s fruit mould company. Obviously, this Pear need special treatment, cultivation and Technology for achieving this unique safe.
Sekai-ichi Apple: It is known that Apple are the most nutritious fruit to ‘keep away a doctor’. “Sekai-ichi” is a Japanese word, which means ‘world’s number one’ and indeed it is number one Apple above the Other apple ,in not only test but also in cost. It is actually cultivated in Japan. It cost almost $ 21 per piece of Apple or rupees 1588 per 907 gm apple in Indian currency. It has a very beautiful color shape and delicious in taste.

3. Sembikiya Queen strawberries: As its name ,these strawberries are indeed queen of strawberries in not only in cost, but also in the taste, texture, color and size. It cost almost 85 $ per a box or rupees 6427 per a box ,where the box contains 12 pieces of strawberries. These strawberries are formed only in Japan.

4. Square watermelons: As its name, these watermelons are really a in the shape of a square box. These watermelons are cultivated in Japan in a special weather and various technology. This square shaped are given by the square glass cases where the watermelons are kept during their growth. These watermelons are almost 5 kg and about cost? They dollar 800 rupees or rupees 60000 per one watermelon.

5. Taiyo – No – Tamago Mango: Now, let’s talk about the king of ‘The kings of fruits’, mango Which is Taiyo – No -Tamago mango. These mangoes are also farmed in Japan. It cost $ 3.66 for per box and rupees 226837 in Indian currency per box and the box contains only two pieces of mango. It has a very ablaze and bold color of red orange and yellow that will surely make you drool and about test? it is sweet tangy and must delicious.

Yubari melon: It is not only The King of Melon but also king of every fruit in the view of cost. It is the most expensive melon in the world. It is a cultivated in the region of Yubari in Japan do you want to know the price? then don’t faint ! The record price of this melon is $ 45000 or 33 lakhs in Indian rupees per piece. It has execution test and it is big in size.

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Carambola (star fruit)

Buddha’s Hands (fingered citron)

Phalsa (Indian sherbet berries)

Bael (wood apple)

Chalta (elephant apple)

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