These fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins that your body needs. Some of them are rich sources of antioxidants that fight free radicals. Since the incidents of cancer and rising cholesterol in the blood are so high these days doctors advise their patients to stick to a healthy diet.

The reasons for illnesses and diseases are often attributed to dietary habits and lifestyle so healthy living has become a demand in this fast paced world.

The economic depressions have been found to impact the quality of people’s lives as well. What was cheaper earlier have become very costly these days. Sometimes we wonder why we have so many physical problems; and specially when our diet is okay we put the blame on tension or workplace pressure.

Looking back at our grandparents who lived a healthy life till their old age we are affirmed again and again about the importance of a balanced diet which consists of cereals, an egg or chicken and a fruit and salads.

Summer fruits and vegetables

These summer fruits and vegetables go to make wonderful salads and are rich in vitamins, iron, protein, calcium, potassium, fibres and antioxidants are: Carrot, Cabbage, Onion, Beans, Kiwis, Guava, Broccoli, Cherries, Kale, Dandelion etc.

Merits of the summer fruits and vegetables

Dandelion cures hepatitis and flushes out toxins and excess salt from the kidneys. Broccoli and Kale are known to fight cancer. Cherries fight inflammation and reduce cardiac problems.

Kiwi fruits are good for people with respiratory problems. One or two kiwi fruits a day is great as it contains lots of potassium and vitamin C. Guavas are a better substitute for tomatoes as it contains antioxidants and lycopene which prevent prostrate cancer.

Cabbage is a great source for Vitamins, K and C and is good for bones. It contains antioxidants too. Cabbage is also rich in water content and therefore easily digestible.

It is best to steam the vegetables and leaves such as broccoli, cabbage, kale and dandelion.