The temperature in summer is very high and the weather is relatively hot, so eating some fruits at this time is conducive to detoxification and can prevent heat stroke. Especially nowadays, some elderly people are not in good health, and they should eat some fruits in summer. However, each fruit has its own different effects, and it is recommended that the elderly choose some fruits that are suitable for consumption to eat.

Which fruits are suitable for the elderly in summer?

1. Peaches

Peaches are rich in vitamins, minerals and fruit acids, especially the iron content is relatively high, eating some peaches properly can prevent constipation, delay aging, improve the body's immunity and promote appetite. It is especially useful for some people with low blood sugar and people who often have dry mouth. However, it is also necessary to pay attention to peach fever, and diabetics are best to eat less.

2, Yang Mei

Bayberry is a good product to cool off, and eating a few bayberry in the hot summer can not only cool off, but also appetize. Bayberry has a moderate sweet and sour taste, and can be eaten as is, or processed into dried bayberry or bayberry paste. Eating some bayberry appropriately has the effect of quenching thirst and can also promote digestion. However, it should also be noted that the fruit acids in bayberry will erode your teeth, and you should brush your teeth in time after eating bayberry.

3. Watermelon

Watermelon contains a lot of water, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, a variety of minerals and other nutrients, which can not only promote appetite, but also nourish the skin, and can play a beautiful effect. In summer, the elderly can eat some watermelon appropriately, which can play a role in cooling off the heat and prevent heat stroke. But it should also be noted that watermelon is a raw and cold food, and anyone who eats too much will hurt the spleen and stomach, so it should be eaten in moderation.

4, cherry

Cherries contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that can soften blood vessels, reduce blood lipids, delay aging, and can also play an anti-cancer and anti-cancer role. Therefore, the elderly can eat some cherries in moderation in summer, which can supplement enough nutrients for the body and is conducive to the health of the body.

What are the precautions for the elderly when eating fruits?

1. Eat fruit after meals

The gastrointestinal function of the elderly is relatively weak, and the gastrointestinal peristalsis is relatively slow, so constipation is more likely to occur at this time. Therefore, if you want to eat fruit after a meal, it is recommended to eat it 2~0 hours after a meal.

2. Eat fruits in season

The season in which fruits are eaten is different, so it is recommended that everyone eat fruits in season and try not to eat fruits that are out of season.

The elderly must pay attention to health preservation in the summer, and can eat more foods that can cool off. At the same time, it should be noted that although it is hot in summer, do not always blow on the air conditioner or fan, so as not to let the cold invade the body and adversely affect the body. If you want to beat the heat, you can drink more water every day to replenish the water lost by the body.