August is the season when summer and autumn meet. Although the temperature is still above 35 degrees, beginning of autumn is coming. The temperature will gradually decrease in the morning and evening, the temperature difference between day and night will gradually increase, and the air humidity will gradually decrease from the state of sauna days. Every July and August, a large number of fruits are on the market. After August, several seasonal fruits will just mature and come to our table.

1. pomegranate

Pomegranate also went on sale in August. A big pomegranate has a thick shell and a big core. Only a thin layer of pulp can be eaten, and it must be carefully broken off before eating. However, this troublesome fruit has a high-value appearance, sweet and sour juice, and can even be used to kill boring time, and it has also been loved by many people. Pomegranate itself is rich in nutrients, which can enhance human immunity and resistance, promote intestinal peristalsis, relieve constipation and protect our gastrointestinal tract.

2. Longan

Fresh longan comes on the market every summer. Longan contains minerals such as glucose, sucrose, protein, fat, vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, iron, tartaric acid, nicotinic acid, adenine and choline. Because the glucose contained in longan can be directly absorbed by human body, it is very beneficial to people who are weak, anemia, old age, chronic illness, dizziness, insomnia, palpitation and forgetfulness. Arillus longan can inhibit lipid peroxidation, increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, improve immune function, inhibit tumor cells, reduce blood lipid, increase coronary blood flow, strengthen the body and resist aging.

3. fig

Fig is a fresh seasonal fruit, which is difficult to preserve. It will rot quickly when it matures, so it is often made into dried figs or jam. In addition to protein and dietary fiber, figs are also rich in potassium and calcium. The content of potassium is close to that of banana, and the content of calcium is close to that of egg, so it has comprehensive nutrition. When figs are ripe, the flesh changes from pink to purple. The darker the color, the higher the anthocyanin content. Anthocyanin is a powerful antioxidant, which can protect human body from free radicals and has anti-aging effect.

4. Hami melon

The unique geographical conditions in Xinjiang make the fruits produced here particularly sweet and delicious, and they are full of happiness. Hami melon is such a kind of fruit with strong Xinjiang flavor. Hami melons in August smell particularly fragrant, and late-maturing varieties taste the best, so if you want to eat authentic Hami melons, you must choose to eat Hami melons in August.