The 3 most healthy fruits for August, don't miss out!

Autumn is a season of harvest, and also a season when many fruits ripen. These few fruits are not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Go and try them, don't miss out!

1. Starfruit

August is the harvest time for starfruit. Ripe starfruit has a thin skin as thin as a membrane, and its flesh is crisp and juicy, with a sweet, sour, and refreshing taste. Starfruit is not only juicy and delicious but also quite nutritious. First, it has a high water content; every 100 grams of starfruit contains 91.4g of water. Regular consumption can help produce saliva, quench thirst, promote urination, relieve pain, and clear heat and toxins. Moreover, the juice of starfruit contains organic acids like citric acid, which can help promote food digestion.

People who drink alcohol are advised to eat some starfruit. It is rich in vitamins B1 and B2, which is great for replenishing the loss of B vitamins after drinking. Men can eat some starfruit after drinking to reduce the harm alcohol does to the body. Furthermore, starfruit can not only be eaten directly but also can be steamed with eggs and milk to make a steamed egg and milk custard with starfruit. Starfruit is suitable for most people, especially those with wind-heat cough or a sore throat, who will feel quite comfortable after eating it. However, note that starfruit is slightly cool in nature. Those with weak gastrointestinal function or who often have diarrhea should consume it with caution, and people with kidney problems should not eat too much.

Starfruit and Orange Juice

2. Peaches

Peaches have long been known as "peaches of longevity" and "immortal peaches," and are also called "the best fruit in the world" for their delicious flesh. Peach flesh contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B1, organic acids (mainly malic acid and citric acid), sugars (mainly glucose, fructose, sucrose, and xylose), and volatile oil. In every 100 grams of fresh peaches, water accounts for 88%, protein is about 0.7 grams, carbohydrates are 11 grams, and the calorie content is only 180.0 kilojoules. Peaches are suitable for people with low blood potassium and iron-deficiency anemia.

Because peaches are warm in nature, eating too many can easily lead to constipation. Director Zuo reminds that people who are prone to sores or have excessive internal heat should not eat too many. If you are allergic to peach fuzz or peach skin, you should wash the peaches thoroughly and peel them before eating. Additionally, peaches have a high sugar content, so diabetics should eat them in moderation.

Syrup Yellow Peaches

3. Figs

Figs are "sugar packets that grow on trees," with a rich sugar content (10.4% to 20.3%, mainly fructose and glucose). They contain 18 amino acids and various vitamins and minerals, especially rich in physiological active substances like flavonoids and polysaccharides that are beneficial for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, figs contain a large amount of dietary fiber, pectin, and other components that help purify the intestines, promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, maintain normal cholesterol levels, and improve the body's immune function.

With such great nutrition, the fresh fig season is just too short. If you come across them, be sure to buy some to try. When selecting, choose large and full ones without spots on the skin; those with a slightly pink and slightly split navel are better. However, note that both fresh and dried figs have a relatively high sugar content, so they are not suitable for diabetics.

Figs, Cherries, and Tremella Soup