Warm humid days are usual for Singapore, even if you’re used to it, the weather can still be unbearable at times. When the sun is scorching and the humidity unpleasant, it’s very tempting to reach for ice cream and soft drinks at the risk of ruining your diet. Fortunately, nature has provided us with a healthier natural alternative: fruits.

Much more than palate cleansers, fruits are a great way to cool down on a hot day. Aside from being a great source for your body’s much-needed fibre, fruits are chock full of vitamins and nutrients that help your body regulate its temperature. Here’s a list of the best fruits to eat to cool down:

Watermelon

Watermelons are a great hit at parties and picnics thanks to its “sharing” size. As its name suggests, watermelons are 92% water, which makes them very useful for hydrating our bodies when the temperature rises. It is also a great source of lycopene, which offers protection from sunburn.

Grapes

Thinking of ways to quickly cool down your drink? Toss frozen grapes into it for a quick burst of flavour and an edible ice replacement. Grapes also have high water content and biting into a chilled grape on a hot day is bliss. To top it off, grapes are high in antioxidants and potassium to help lower blood pressure.

Pineapples

Another fruit that is synonymous with warm weather is the pineapple. Eaten by itself as a snack or as a part of a salad, or even juiced, pineapples are a great source for vitamin C, which, combined with sunscreen, can help reduce the effects of the sun’s radiation on our skin. It also has 87% water content so snacking on pineapple chunks can definitely cool you down.  

Peaches

Even at first bite, you would know that peaches are a boon during hot days. This juicy fruit is made up of 88% water with vitamins C and A to help improve your skin. Plus, peaches are great for stress relief, so even if you’re labouring under the hot sun, snacking on peaches can help keep you relaxed.

Apples

For something tartier, apples are a year-round healthy snack. It’s a great alternative to caffeine in coffee, and it’s a great way to get fibre and simple sugars into your diet. Also rich in potassium and vitamin C, apples have 86% water and a mere 52 calories, making apple slices a much healthier binge alternative to chips when watching your favourite sport. 

Korean Muskmelon

Often mistaken for cantaloupes, the Korean muskmelon is a powerhouse of vitamins and nutrients. Its high water content makes for a refreshing juice, but it’s even more of use when combined with the muskmelon’s natural extract called oxykine, which has the ability to cure kidney problems. Its high folate content is also very good for pregnant mothers, and despite the fruit being very juicy, it can lessen water retention problems.

Coconut

Coconut water is great as an after-workout drink because it can replenish the electrolytes lost during exercise. On a hot day, it is a refreshing juice to quench thirst, and when you get hungry, the coconut flesh is great as a snack or dessert. 

Coconut water is also high in vitamins and minerals that help prevent diabetes, heart disease and cancer. 

There are many ways to get your daily fill of refreshing fruits, whether you prefer them freshly cut for snacking or juiced. Whatever your pick, freshness and quality is of utmost importance, and Qingo has the best fruits in Singapore. At Qingo, you can even customise your fruit juice and mix it with other fruits for different health benefits! We also have different fruit-based snacks and our bestseller, the Fruit LAO, is made of 12 different fruits, nuts, and yoghurt.

We pride ourselves on our personalised service that makes sure you get the best and freshest fruits in Singapore. Four quality assurance checks conducted daily guarantee the utmost quality of fruits at Qingo Singapore. All our produce are washed and cut fresh upon purchase, and our juices are freshly squeezed and made right in the store. We also have a free delivery service for orders above $80.

For even better value, consider joining the Qingo Membership Programme for discounts and member-exclusive promos, including free delivery within 2km. To find out more, drop us a PM on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/QingoSG/. You can also visit us at any of our branches: