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.
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.
