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News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s world, as soon as any fruit or vegetable becomes a little expensive and fancy, we consider it a treasure of health. We praise foreign fruits like avocado, kiwi and blueberry a lot, but do you know that a small fruit available very cheaply in our country is more powerful than all these? yes, we are talking gooseberry of!
Many health experts believe that Amla, due to its properties, outweighs popular fruits like avocado and guava. Let us know what is so special about this small gooseberry that makes it a real ‘superfood’.
Amla is the powerhouse of Vitamin C
Whenever we talk about Vitamin C, the first name that comes to our mind is orange or lemon. But you will be surprised to know that Amla is the biggest source of Vitamin C.
- Better than Guava: It is believed that 100 grams of guava contains about 228 mg of vitamin C, which is very good. But in 100 grams of Amla 600 to 700 mg Vitamin C is found in guava, which is almost three times more than guava!
- 20 times more than orange: Amla contains about 20 times more Vitamin C than an orange.
Why is Vitamin C important? It increases our immunity (power to fight diseases), makes the skin glowing and keeps the hair healthy.
Amla is the king of antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds that protect our body from harmful particles called free radicals. These free radicals make us sick and old.
- Heavy on Avocado: Avocado contains vitamin E and other antioxidants that are good for the skin. But Amla is rich in antioxidants. Powerful antioxidants like flavonoids, polyphenols and tannins are found in it. This is the reason why in Ayurveda, Amla is considered as ‘Rasayan’ i.e. a medicine that increases lifespan.
A panacea for digestion and constipation
Good health starts from our stomach. Amla is no less than a boon for the stomach.
- Rich in fiber: It contains abundant fiber, which improves our digestion and relieves the problem of constipation. If you eat Amla regularly, your stomach remains clean and problems like gas or acidity also remain away.
hair’s best friend
Everyone is troubled by falling and graying hair. Amla has been used for centuries to keep hair healthy. Vitamin C and antioxidants present in it strengthen the hair from the roots, keep them black and thick and also remove the problem of dandruff.
So next time you go to buy expensive foreign fruits, definitely think about this easily available desi superfood in the market. It is not only light on your pocket, but is also no less than a treasure for health.
