"무더운 여름철, 제철과일로 건강챙겨요"<br /><br />Time now for our "Life & Info" segment,... where we focus on information useful for your everyday life.<br />Today, we are going to talk about 'three fruits' you can enjoy to stay healthy throughout the summer,... when we are more likely to suffer from dehydration or heat-related illnesses among many other nasty ailments.<br />We have our health reporter Choi Si-young in the studio to tell us more.<br />So Si-young, we all know eating fruit is healthy long-term, but I didn't know they had immediate medical effects.<br />Well,... Mark.<br />That's true. Fruits do not cure diseases. But they do boost our immune systems and make us less prone to illnesses because they are rich in vitamins and minerals.<br />Now,... we commonly use these two terms interchangeably, but they are different.<br />First vitamins come from plants and animals while minerals come from water, rocks and soil.<br />And vitamins are destroyed when exposed to heat or chemical agents whereas minerals are not.<br />Most importantly, vitamins are necessary for our body to function properly, but not all minerals are needed for nutrition. <br />Ok then, what kind of fruits we can add in our diet to stay healthier during the summer. <br />The first fruit is watermelon. <br />They are rich in vitamins A, C, potassium and magnesium.<br />But more importantly,... they are 92-percent water which means they keep you hydrated.<br />So eating watermelon is helpful during intense heatwaves.<br />In addition, watermelon has other health benefits such as helping to relieve muscle soreness, lower inflammation and it even improves heart health. <br />So regularly eating watermelon is good for your health.<br />I eat watermelon from time to time, especially during the summer, but after hearing that.... I might up my intake. What else have you got?<br />During summer it's also harder to get to sleep in Korea because the temperature is still high at night.<br />But bananas could be one way of stopping you tossing and turning in bed for hours on end.<br />Bananas are rich in 'tryptophan.' This is a type of amino acid that helps you fall asleep more easily. Bananas are almost fat-free too, so if you're working out this should be your fruit of choice. <br />Bananas have other health benefits, too. They help reduce muscle soreness and cramps and reduce the risk of heart disease.<br />Well, I learn something new everyday. I wasn't aware eating a banana or two could help you sleep better. Might try that. And what's the final fruit you are introducing today? <br />That would be peaches.<br />Peaches are known to protect your skin.<br />As we know, prolonged exposure to sunlight can darken our skin.<br />And peaches help your body make less 'melanin' which is the compound that makes your skin darker in the sun.<br />And in South Korea, you can find peaches almost everywhere.<br />We even have local festivals just dedicated to peaches. <br />So if you're staying in Korea, why not give them a try?<br />Well, Si-young, I guess that will do it. Thank you for your report as always.<br />My pleasure. <br />
