Summer is all about sunshine, freedom, and a much-needed break from rigid routines. But in today’s fast-paced, always-on lifestyle—especially with work-from-home culture—it’s easy to lose that relaxed vibe.
High stress and poor food choices can creep in when we forget to slow down. That’s why self-care and healthy habits matter more than ever this time of year.
At Weight Loss Direct, we’re sharing one of our favorite summer tips: choosing fresh, feel-good fruits to help you stay cool, nourished, and on track.
How to choose best fruits for weight loss and wellness:
- Choose low sugar fruits. By choosing fruits lower in sugar you’re providing your body a steady flow of energy without causing blood sugar levels to spike. When blood sugar levels are high, insulin is then released to remove excess sugar in the blood and stores it as fat. With fruit in general you don’t need to worry all that much about it seriously spiking insulin levels but why not aim for lower sugar options? Low sugar fruits are typically lower in calories.
- Choose fruits with high water content. We probably don’t need to lecture you on the importance of hydration, especially during summertime heat. When your cells lose water (you’re dehydrated) they’re also losing out on things like electrolytes and other important nutrients that will keep you feeling good. You’ll know if your dehydrated when your urine is a dark yellow, or maybe you’re not urinating at all, maybe you’re getting headaches, fatigued, and the list goes on. Just eat your water when you snack on fruits with high water content and you’ll feel right as rain.
- Choose lower fat, lower calories, nutrient dense fruits. Have you hear the saying “less is more”? When you choose nutrient-packed, low calorie fruits you get to satisfy your snacking urges MORE, as well as fuel your body with nutrients it needs. For example, while coconuts and avocados are ultra healthy fruits, they are higher in fat content, hence calories. If snacking on calorie-dense fruits, just portion correctly or mix them up in a fruit salad with some lower calorie fruit options.
Check out these 8 low sugar fruits list below:
- Watermelon – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 6 grams of sugar
- Strawberries – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 5 grams of sugar
- Blueberries – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 10 grams of sugar
- Cantaloupe – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 8 grams of sugar
- Peaches – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 9 grams of sugar
- Oranges – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 9 grams of sugars
- Grapefruit – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 7 grams of sugar
- Blackberries – sugar content per 100 grams contains around 5 grams of sugar
Here’s how you can enjoy fruit as a healthy snack this Summer:
- Fruit sorbet – check out this Raspberry Sorbet Recipe
- Fruit infused water – check out this Orange, Strawberry, Mint Infused Water Recipe
- Fruit smoothies – check out this Super Berry Smoothie Recipe
- Fruit salads – check out this Healthy Fruit Salad Recipe
- Fruit straight-up – just rinse, cut up, and snack!
Takeaway:
Summer is a stellar season that brings so many unique and nostalgic thoughts and feelings. While we strive to take it easy it’s important that you don’t let up in your health goals. You can have health and relaxation all in one and achieving both is going to ensure you have the best Summer ever! One way in which you can check off “health”, “relaxation”, and “self-care” while feeling indulgent satisfying your sweet tooth is by keeping healthy fresh snacks on hand – specifically fresh fruit!
In hot weather, theres no better time to enjoy nutrient-dense, water-filled snacking options to keep you cool, hydrated, and healthy. Treat yourself by treating your body to a healthier routine and make your snacking count this summer with healthier choices like fresh fruit. Not only are fruits some of the best foods for weight loss, but for your health and your sanity, take a break this Summer and snack on some fruit.