Juicy, but treacherous: which fruits are dangerous to eat in June

Summer is just beginning, and markets are filling up with juicy, aromatic fruits. Your eyes are all over the place - you want everything at once: strawberries, apricots, cherries, watermelons... It seems June is a paradise for fruit lovers! But under this "delicious splendor" unexpected risks may be hiding.

Let's figure out which fruits in June might be not as harmless as they seem, and how to avoid problems while staying on a tasty and healthy wave. Watermelons and melons - too early! In June, the first watermelons and melons already appear on the shelves. But... wait! Their natural season is July-August. To get a harvest earlier, unscrupulous sellers may use nitrates - chemicals that accelerate growth.

What can happen: heaviness in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions. In children - headache, weakness. Buy watermelons no earlier than the end of June and only from trusted sellers. Don't buy cut fruits on the street - bacteria multiply instantly in the sun.

Strawberries - aromatic, but potentially dangerous. Strawberry is the queen of June, but it's often generously "fed" with pesticides for brightness and resistance to pests.

What it can lead to: poisoning, if the berries are not washed thoroughly, allergies.

Cherries and sweet cherries - freshness in question. These berries are very delicate and spoil quickly. Stale fruits can become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, especially if they were stored improperly or sold under the scorching sun.

Risks: stomach upset, gas and bloating, possible intestinal infections.

Advice: Wash fruits with a brush under warm water. Better - remove the peel, especially if the fruit is smooth and shiny (a sign of processing).

Lemons and limes - beautiful, but covered with wax. In June, they are often found in salads, drinks, and marinades. But few people know that the zest of lemons and limes is almost always covered with a wax layer containing chemicals.

Risks: poisoning with frequent consumption of zest.

Special attention - to children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immunity! For these groups, even minimal residues of chemicals or bacteria on fruits can become a serious problem. Therefore, it is especially important to: wash everything - even what you plan to peel, not eat anything spoiled, buy from trusted sellers or in stores with refrigeration equipment.

Prefer local and seasonal fruits. Avoid unnaturally bright and too large fruits. Don't buy cut or broken fruits. Wash everything thoroughly, you can use special eco-friendly products for washing vegetables and fruits.

June is indeed a time of fruit abundance. But behind the bright peel sometimes hides chemicals or bacteria. This is not a reason to give up fruits, but a reason to be smarter.

A little attention, carefulness - and summer will really become tasty, healthy, and safe!