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Health Benefits of 5 Summer Fruits

With scorching heat becoming a daily phenomenon, what we can do to beat the heat is increasing the intake of seasonal summer fruits. Here are many health and medicinal benefits associated with it.

Jamun:

The fruit of Syzygium cumini known to relieve stomach pain, carminative, anti-scorbutic and diuretic. Jamun vinegar is good to reduce the enlargement of spleen, diarrhea, and who has urine retention problems.


Jamun or Black plum :
anti-diabetic

Jamum’s ployphenolic compounds are effective against cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma and arthritis. 

Litchi:

It is a rare delight to find Litchi here in Banglore. This fruit contains a very high dose of vitamin C, vitamin D, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, riboflavin, protein, and water. This way it keeps your skin glowing and healthy.


Litchi/lychee :
Control blood pressure

High vitamin C content in litchis can be helpful in reducing the negative effects of free radicals, thereby slowing down ageing .

Fig fruit:

is low in calories. 100 g fresh fruits carry only 74 calories. Research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in the figs help lower blood sugar levels and control blood glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus (adult-onset) condition


Fig (Anjeer) :Help in weight loss

figs have been recommended as a way to reduce sexual dysfunction issues including sterility, low endurance or erectile dysfunction.

Cherry:

The anti-inflammatory effect of cherries helps keep your body healthy; That means they don’t trigger spikes and crashes in your blood sugar and insulin levels

Just by eating 200g of cherry every day, you will have a sufficient amount of vitamin C that the body needs for the whole day, contributing to prevent scurvy .


Cherry :
supply of antioxidants

Tiny cherry is equivalent to the vitamin A content of a carrot in the average size.
Cherries’ abundant supply of antioxidants have been linked to reduced levels of nitric oxide — a compound associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Star fruit:

health benefits include promoting digestion, supporting weight loss, maintaining cardiovascular health, supporting eyesight, relieving pain, a good source of protein and fighting infections. 

STAR FRUIT/ carambola:
support the digestive system
This fruit resembles a star when a cross-section is performed

The entire fruit is edible, including the skin. The flesh is crunchy, firm, and incredibly juicy. It does not contain fibers and has a texture similar in consistency to that of grapes. 

Keep trying these fruit shakes at large instead of packed drinks.

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