In the summer, fruit is the top choice to cool you down, help you refresh, and awaken your senses. The following low-carb fruits are good for the heart and help you lose weight and prevent ageing.
Sweet apples, watermelons that make your mouth water, delicious peaches,… These fruits are not only beautiful to look at but also have many health benefits.
According to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, eating lots of green vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer and reduces the risk of death from diseases by 10-13%. chronic in general.
Another study in the nutritional journal Advances in Nutrition also showed that fruits and vegetables are a source of fibre that helps the body reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity.
Fruit not only cools summer days but also helps you stay young for a long time.
Many low-carb fruits have many health benefits such as reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, lowering cholesterol and losing weight.
Most fruits provide about 15 grams of carbohydrates per 1/2 cup serving. However, some fruits even contain only 5 grams of carbs or less per serving.
Fiber in vegetables and fruits has many health benefits. Fibre can reduce sugar absorption, create a feeling of fullness, is beneficial for maintaining stable blood sugar levels and supports weight control.
Many low-carb fruits are often rich in fibre, providing even more health benefits. The following are low-carb fruits that are both delicious and effective in cooling off summer days and are also very good for your health.
1. Coconut/coconut water
2/3 cup contains 15.2 grams of total carbs along with 9 grams of fiber and 6.2 grams of starch.
Coconut provides a healthy source of fat and fibre while being relatively low in carbs. In addition, coconut water is a source of electrolytes and minerals that help rehydrate and cool off on summer days.
Coconut water is rich in electrolytes and minerals, cooling off summer days
Although coconut meat is a rich source of fibre, its fat and calorie content are relatively high, so if you want to lose weight, you should only eat it in moderation.
2. Strawberry fruits
Mulberry fruits such as mulberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries,… contain only about 8-12g of carbs but contain up to 1.8 – 6.5g of fibre in a 2/3 cup serving.
Berries are rich in antioxidants, beneficial for brain and intestinal health
According to a publication in the medical journal Molecules, berries are rich in antioxidants that are beneficial for the intestines and brain, while also protecting you from inflammatory disorders, and metabolic disorders, and preventing cancer. cancer and cardiovascular disease.
In addition to being rich in fibre, berries are also rich in vitamin C, potassium and folate but contain absolutely no fat or cholesterol.
3. Apricots
Apricots have been cultivated by humans more than 4,000 years ago. According to traditional medicine, apricots have the effect of relieving pain, deworming, anti-asthma, antipyretic, antiseptic, expectorant, laxative, etc. These are the uses of apricots handed down in traditional medicine. in the Himalayan region.
According to folk medicine, apricots have the effect of deworming, reducing fever, expectorant, and laxative.
2/3 cup of apricots contains only 11.1 grams of carbs, while also containing 2 grams of fibre and 9.1 grams of net carbs. In addition to fibre, apricots are also rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.
4. Grapefruit
Grapefruit is known for its low-calorie and low-carb properties, and is rich in fibre and vitamin C. Grapefruit is known to strengthen the immune system, improve the heart and support weight loss.
5. Pear
The total carbs in 2/3 cup of pears are 15.2g, fibre 3.1g and starch 12.1g.
Pear has long been used in dishes and folk medicine remedies in many countries. Pears are said to reduce inflammation and prevent the risk of stroke.
In addition, pears are one of the fruits that help reduce the risk of diabetes as well as prevent constipation and improve intestinal health.
Pears are a rich source of fibre and vitamins. A study published in the journal Nutrition showed that eating pears helps lose weight.
6. Apples
2/3 cup of apples contains 14.8 grams of carbs and 2.1 grams of fibre. Apples are rich in fibre and antioxidants, which help reduce your risk of diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Eating apples is also good for gut and brain health.
7. Watermelon
Although sweet and cool, the carb content in watermelon is very low. 2/3 cup of watermelon contains only 7.55 grams of carbs. According to research published in the International Journal of Food Properties, watermelon is effective in reducing the risk of skin diseases and preventing asthma. Eating watermelon also helps reduce your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
According to this study, watermelon is good for obese people who want to lose weight, pregnant women and athletes.
Watermelon is rich in antioxidants, lycopene, electrolytes and micronutrients such as potassium and magnesium.
Watermelon is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, electrolytes and healthful micronutrients including vitamin C, lycopene, choline, potassium, magnesium, fibre, iron and even calcium.
If you want to moisturize your skin, eat watermelon to make your skin more smooth and radiant.
Although sweet, watermelon is still a low-carb fruit due to its high water content.
8. Cantaloupe
2/3 cup of cantaloupe contains only 8.16 grams of total carbs. In addition to being low-carb, cantaloupe is also rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. According to the US National Institutes of Health, vitamin A is good for your immune system and vision as well as your heart, lungs and other organs, while, vitamin C prevents colds and strengthens the immune system.
Cantaloupes add water to the body, are good for the digestive system, and reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
9. Lemon
2/3 cup of lemon contains 9.32 grams of total carbs and 2.8 grams of fibre.
Normally, it is difficult for you to eat lemon directly like other fruits. However, lemon is a very popular spice to enhance the flavour and of meals. For example, you can make lemonade, lemon tea or add lemon to other smoothies to enhance the flavor. Or you can use lemon to add to a salad or boiled water spinach during summer meals.
According to Food Reviews International, some nutritionists consider peaches to be medicinal thanks to their anti-ageing properties.
10. Peach
2/3 cup of peaches contains only 10.1 grams of total carbs. According to data published in the food magazine Food Reviews International, peaches are considered medicinal by some nutritionists, helping you prevent aging and chronic diseases. Peaches reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension as well as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegeneration and cancer.
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