Beat Hunger & Lose Weight Fast with Seasonal Fruits

Show summary Hide summary Summer’s Best Fruits: Health, Satiety, and Sheer Delight Veggies with the Edge—From Broccoli to Lettuce Real People, Real Benefits—What Readers Are Saying Tips for Getting the Most out of Seasonal Produce Craving a natural, delicious way to beat hunger and keep your weight in check this season? Dive into the world of fresh, in-season fruits and veggies—nature’s secret weapon for feeling great and staying healthy, all while treating your taste buds! Trust us, your body (and your jeans) will thank you. Summer’s Best Fruits: Health, Satiety, and Sheer Delight Apricot: A true powerhouse when it comes to vitamin A, apricots are essential for growth and protecting both bones and teeth. As a bonus, they do wonders for your skin and eyesight. Currant: These tiny, tangy berries are packed with vitamin C (rivalling a clementine), potassium, and antioxidants—perfect for a juicy health boost. Melon: Melons owe their vibrant orange colour to beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant. They’re also known to boost serotonin production—a neurotransmitter that helps you feel calm and at ease. Nectarine: Super high in fibre, nectarines aid digestion and keep you feeling full. Their vitamin C and anthocyanins add extra antioxidant benefits. Watermelon: The ultimate summer fruit, watermelon is made up of about 95% water—making it incredibly refreshing and excellent at preventing dehydration. Its flesh is loaded with lycopene, a powerful and protective antioxidant. Peach: Rich in fibre to help regulate blood sugar and keep digestion regular, peaches also offer a good dose of vitamin C. Summer Pear (like Williams or Guyot): These varieties pack valuable antioxidants in their skins—so go for organic pears, as pesticides tend to linger in the peel too. Plum: A well-known natural laxative, plums provide beneficial fibre for healthy digestion. They’re also a good diuretic, helping to flush out toxins. Veggies with the Edge—From Broccoli to Lettuce Artichoke: Full of inulin, artichokes promote the growth and balance of gut flora and support urinary elimination as well. Broccoli: Rich in glucosinolates—compounds with protective, detoxifying properties against cancer. For the best results, steam gently, as heat can destroy these precious nutrients. Green Beans: Among the most fibre-rich vegetables, green beans contribute to satiety, digestive regularity, blood sugar control, and even bone health. Lettuce: Lettuce contains antioxidants called carotenoids—these are best absorbed with healthy fats, like an olive oil dressing. So, skip the low-fat vinaigrettes! Corn: Sitting somewhere between a grain and a veggie, corn on the cob is best enjoyed fresh. It provides valuable phosphorus and magnesium. Bell Pepper: A vitamin C champ! Bell peppers—especially the red ones—contain even more vitamin C than oranges. Talk about brightening up your plate and your health. Radish: Great for remineralizing your body thanks to its trace elements. Its sulphur content (responsible for that peppery bite) also stimulates digestion. Real People, Real Benefits—What Readers Are Saying Thank you for the tip about after-sun milks. I really enjoyed your article on healthy eating and have just ordered the book after reading a few excerpts. Thanks for the Yuka app; it’s been a big help for me. No more nighttime leg pain ever since I started eating omega-3 rich, free-range eggs—along with the fruits and veggies listed on the Yuka calendar. And daily walks, too! To make sure you’re happy with your fruit and veggie purchases, it’s obvious you should pick them yourself—and definitely not pre-packaged, at least for me. Also, overripe melon can be dangerous. Thanks for the reminder, Yuka 👍 That’s really kind of you. The only concern is the level of nitrates in seasonal fruits… let’s keep that in mind! All the best! All red, black, and blue fruits, like blueberries and blackberries, are excellent for your eyes—especially the retina—and help protect against ARMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) that can cause vision loss! Thank you for reminding us to eat ripe, in-season fruits—this is when they’re at their best! Tips for Getting the Most out of Seasonal Produce Choose organic pears if possible, since pesticides build up in the skin. Steam broccoli and vegetables gently to preserve nutrients. Eat lettuce with oil-based dressing rather than low-fat—even the best nutrients need a boost! Select fresh, loose produce instead of pre-packed to ensure ripeness and quality. Keep avocados near apples to speed up ripening—but never put tomatoes or fruits in the fridge, as this kills their flavour. Support local markets during summer and go for ripe produce—it may need to be eaten quickly, but the taste is unbeatable. Whether you use the Yuka app, a calendar, or just some good old-fashioned common sense, these tips—straight from readers just like you—all point in one direction: Eat seasonal, eat ripe, and enjoy every bite. And hey, if you discover a new favourite or have your own trick, pass it on—healthy eating is best when shared!