Fruits are the most essential food items during the scorching days of summer, when dehydration, deficiencies, and heat stress occur. We are habituated to keeping fruits in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. According to medical experts and nutritionists, keeping food in the refrigerator has some adverse effects on health too. Apart from that, keeping food stored at a cold temperature reduces its nutritional value. Hence, experts suggest keeping some of the fruits at room temperature.
Some fruits should not be kept in a refrigerator.
Bananas
Bananas, high in potassium, should not be kept in the refrigerator. Consistent cold temperatures affect the peel of bananas. The temperature also dries the fruit and reduces its nutritional benefits. Experts advise keeping the bananas at room temperature to keep them fresh.
Watermelon
Watermelon gets damaged quickly in high temperatures. Many people mistakenly keep the fruit in the refrigerator. Watermelons are high in calories, carbs, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. Keeping watermelon in the refrigerator can diminish these nutritional benefits, making the fruit devoid of its qualities. Also, the antioxidant benefits of the fruit are reduced.
Pineapple
Pineapple is known for its texture and exotic taste. Cooling the fruit too much causes it to soften up. To maintain the essence of the fruit and its nutritional benefits, it should be stored at room temperature only. Fully grown pineapples are advised to be eaten fresh instead of stored. Pineapple helps with digestion, boosts immunity, and reduces inflammation.
Mangoes
Mangoes kept in the refrigerator have a different taste than mangoes kept at room temperature. A cold atmosphere slows down the ripening process and changes the texture and taste of the fruit. It boosts immunity and supports heart health as well.
Oranges
Oranges are not supposed to be kept in the refrigerator as well. They should be kept at room temperature to keep the juicy flavour of the fruit alive.
Avocados
Avocados are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. They are also filled with pantothenic acid, niacin, folate, and potassium. They also provide beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids.
Apples
Apples are one of the most important fruits to have multipurpose benefits. Apples are suggested for people of all ages. Everyone has some benefit to reap from this fruit. The vitamin C present in apples helps the immune system work well in the body. It also helps absorb the iron from plant-based foods. It helps produce collagen.
When keeping fruits in the refrigerator is necessary in some situations, keeping them at room temperature is the best way to preserve them.
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