“Sweet and hydrating, watermelons are nature’s electrolyte drink,” Guan says. And there are so many ways to enjoy the fruit. “You can freeze [sliced] watermelon and blend it for a refreshing smoothie, or slice watermelons to bring to a hot afternoon outdoor event. Everyone enjoys a nice slice of watermelon. The vitamin lineup is impressive for watermelon, with carotenoids and lycopene, excellent for ocular, heart, and men’s health, and cancer prevention.” And with so many different types of watermelon, you shouldn’t get bored of this pretty and juicy fruit.
Dates
There’s a reason dates are poised to be the next superfood! Grown on date palm trees, dates are a fruit indigenous to the Middle East, but are now more common across North and Central America. And yes, they’re a typical part of the Mediterranean diet, too. High in fiber, just a few dates, typically served dried, can help you feel fuller longer, making them a great snack that also packs in potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and more minerals.