The summer season is ideal for consuming thirst-quenching and delicious fruits such as watermelon or melon. Nevertheless, it should not be abused… Here is why.
When temperatures rise, everyone seeks to refresh and quench your thirst. Bet on linen clothes, find a suitable fan… All means are good. Eating seasonal fruits is also a way to cool off. We immediately think of waterlogged fruits such as melon or watermelon, but other fruits are particularly appreciated in summer, such as peaches or apricots for example. If the fruits are absolutely not bad for your health (they are even rich in vitamins, in fibres…), nor should we think that we can eat it at willfor two main reasons. “Fruits are certainly full of water, but tasting them to quench your thirst is not a good idea because it maintains the confusion between thirst and hunger”says Nathalie Négro, head of the nutritional center at the Thermes de Brides-les-Bains at the Parisian.
However, the feeling of thirst is important in order to avoid dehydration. As a reminder, know that it is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. During heat waves, you may even need to drink more. In short, if watermelon and melon (fruits rich in water) are good for your health, they should not replace water in itself.
Why not abuse fruit this summer?
Besides the fact that thirst and hunger can be “confused”, abusing fruits can also pose another problem because they are sweet (they contain fructose). So obviously much less than a pastry, but still. “At high doses, fructose tends to increase blood triglyceride levels and increase abdominal fat, leading to an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease”, warns the expert on Le Parisien. Fruits can also cause digestive problems if eaten in large quantities. So if you are already prone to diarrhea or stomach aches, avoid spending your day eating fruit.