Bhopal, May 15: Everybody is health conscious in this era of busy life. It is another matter that we are not getting sufficient time to look after ourselves. Often we decide to do something for our health, but it has become almost a challenge to continue with exercise. However, here is something special to maintain your health, which is easy to continue as no hard work is needed and no extra time is necessary. This is the best, 'sweet and tasty' time to maintain your health with fruits. The fruit juices available in the market will help you to get relief from heat. You can bring fruits to home and enjoy while looking after your health.

Let us see what kind of fruits is available in the market these days.

Mango, the king of fruits

Nobody dislikes eating sweet fruits in summer or any season. Among the fruits, mango considered as 'king of fruits', is economical, tasty and liked by all. Mango contains plenty of Vitamin C. These days 'Badam' and 'Totapari' varieties are available aplenty in the market.

Watermelon

All of us know that our blood is red in colour. If the RBC is sufficient in the blood, you are healthy. You may be surprised to know that the RBC count in the blood increases if you eat red coloured fruits. So, don't hesitate to eat watermelon, which is red in colour inside. The more it is red inside, the more it is sweet.

Melon makes its presence felt

Summer is the season when a number of fruits are available and melon is one of them and is making its presence felt in the market. Melon contains Vitamins and minerals. It also helps to keep your stomach in order.

pineapple, Papaya, sweat also beneficial

Pineapple and Papaya are also very good to eat and contains essential vitamins and minerals. Fruit juice kiosks are seen at every corner in the city. The fruit juices are not very costly as more and more people throng to the kiosks these days, particularly in the evening. Fruits like pineapple, Papaya, sweat lime, are the favourite for making juices. The Bhopal Today Team reporter talked to some fruit sellers to know about the current trend in the city.

What fruit sellers say

Jeswant Sahu is mango and Melon seller says that in summer the fruits sell like 'hot cake'. 'We are having roaring business daily', he admitted. Melon and mango are available in plenty, economical and is liked by most, he said. Melon is costly this year. At present it is sold at Rs 16 per kg while mango's price is Rs 25 per kg, he said.

Hariom sells watermelon. According to him, watermelon is sold without difficulty. Whatever quantity he brings from the fruit market, it is sold by evening, he said. He has been in this business for a long time now and more seasonal fruits are sold this year, he added.

What buyers say

Subhash Singh, an employee in a private company feel that eating of mango in summer is quite tasty. Mango is my favourite fruit. I bring home daily this fruit on my way from office in the evening. 'It is tasty as well has good for health', he says. There is plenty of Vitamin C in this fruit. I always eat seasonal fruits, he added.

Mohina Lakhera's favourite is the King of Fruits. 'I eat a lot of mangoes in summer and advises the children also. In fact, the seasonal fruits are not harmful to health. I would say that we should eat seasonal fruits to keep our health', she added.

Footnote: According to Ayurvedic doctors, only milk and mango mixes well and good for health also. Hence, mango shake is a good healthy drink. All other fruits when mixed with milk are harmful to health.