Seasonal fruit, September

Below is a list of seasonal fruits available in September . Select the fruit to know the properties.

Pineapple

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that contains bromelain, an important protein. With diuretic properties, useful against the formation of cellulite, pineapple is also recommended to keep tissues, bones and digestive tract in good health. Thanks to its ability to reduce vasodilation, it is also useful against localized inflammation and pain.

Watermelon

Watermelon is a typically allied fruit of the diet because it is fat-free and low in calories. Contains lycopene, an antioxidant substance that is very useful in the prevention of tumors and in the fight against free radicals. Watermelon is also good for the liver and helps keep the kidneys healthy.

Banana

Bananas are fruits rich in tryptophan and magnesium, which stimulate the body and co-develop in the production of serotonin. They are known as heart micas and are very important for restoring fluid and nutrient reserves, protecting the stomach and strengthening the immune system.

figs

Figs are fruits rich in vitamins that contain digestive enzymes able to facilitate the assimilation of foods. Figs also have a caustic and proteolytic action, very useful for the defense of the skin.

jujube

Jujube, or Chinese dates, are fruits rich in sugars, pectin and mucilage. In phytotherapy, dried jujubes are used against various problems, thanks to the sedative and hypnotic activity they perform. They are recommended, in fact, to combat nervousness and insomnia.

lemons

Lemons, rich in vitamin C, are very useful fruits to defend themselves against flu and colds. In fact, they help lower histamine levels, responsible for the red nose and runny nose. Lemons are also strongly antioxidants and help the body in collagen production, useful for healing wounds and cuts.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a fruit rich in Punic acid, an effective breast cancer inhibitor. It also contains vitamin C, vitamin K, B vitamins and those A and E. The properties attributed to this fruit are: antioxidant, anticancer, anticoagulant, antidiarrheal, astringent, gastroprotective.

apples

Apples are the fruits of Pirus malus, originating in Central Asia. Known as allies of the intestine and the brain, apples are also useful for maintaining a healthy heart, lungs and teeth. Furthermore, apples contain a good percentage of vitamin C which, by transporting oxygen, allows cellular respiration.

Melon

Melon is a refreshing and slightly laxative diuretic fruit. In ancient times it was known as a symbol of prosperity and fertility. Thanks to the melon seeds, it is possible to prepare an infusion with emollient and sedative properties for cough.

blueberries

Blueberries are useful for those who have problems with capillary fragility, blood circulation and vision. They have a very important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action and are useful against cictitis, for intestinal function and to keep the liver and intestines healthy.

Blackberries

Blackberries are antioxidant, diuretic and purifying fruits . They contain folic acid and help regulate homocysteine levels, two very important substances especially during pregnancy, to prevent even very serious damage to the fetus.

Pere

Pears are allied fruits of the brain that help improve reflexes. Containing a particular fiber, pectin, which forms a viscous layer in the intestine, binds to cholesterol and promotes its evacuation along with the faeces.

peaches

Peach is a fruit rich in water up to 90% and therefore is used as a refreshing, thirst-quenching. We recommend its consumption thanks to its diuretic and slightly laxative properties which is useful in case of kidney stones, constipation and cellulite.

Plums

Plums are rich in fiber and antioxidants, with a well-known laxative action very useful in case of tiredness. Dried plums are also an excellent snack alternative because they are energizing and very digestible.

Grapes

Grapes are the fruit of the vine ( Vitis vinifera ). It has stimulating, diuretic and antiviral effects and performs many functions because it is rich in fibers and organic acids, cellulose, starch, tannins, antioxidants and mineral salts.