Gooseberry / Amala – The Wonder Fruit - Benefits and Best way to consume

What is Gooseberry?

The Indian gooseberry also called Amla in India but is considered as a sacred tree in India. It is a fruit ripens in the autumn in wet, forest, hilly areas on the Indian subcontinent. The fruit is very nourishing. It tastes sour. Both form dried and fresh fruits can be consumed for health benefits.

IT IS BENEFITS ARE;

• An antioxidant
• Strengthens the lungs
• Regulates elimination of free radicals
• Enhances food absorption
• Nourishes the brain and mental functioning
• Enhances fertility
• Improves skin quality
• Fruit acts as a body coolant
• Increases vitality
• Helps the urinary system
• Fortifies the liver
•  Balances stomach acids,
• Supports the  heart
•  Promotes healthier hair.
• Flushes out toxins,
•  Aids in vision care,
• Improves muscle tone

BEST WAY TO CONSUME  IT ;

Raw is the best way to consume it , as all the nutritional get absorbed in its natural form. Dried Gooseberry or Amla can also be consume.
 
Juice

But given the sour taste many shy away consuming raw then the second best way it’s using as juice with addition of lemon to enhance the flavor.

Powered Form

Powder form is quite popular as its not only consume in many ways like Chutney, juice or sprinkled in Salad etc .It is also uses for Hair mask and face mask.

Hair Care

Amla also enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation. It strengthens the roots, maintains color, and improves luster. Amla oil is very popular in India because it has been shown to reduce the chances of hair loss and baldness .As it contain Carotene, as well as its iron content and antioxidant capacity, which reduces hair loss by not allowing free radicals to damage hair follicles or impact the hormones that can cause premature hair loss.

Eye Care

Drinking Gooseberry juice with honey is good for improving eyesight and improve near-sightedness and cataracts while reducing intra-ocular tension. Thanks to  carotene content, which has long been known for its powerful effect on vision-related conditions, including those that stem from the free radical activity. Vitamin A and carotenes reduce macular degeneration and night blindness while strengthening your vision before the age-related degeneration from free radicals can occur.

Aids in Calcium Absorption

One of the less known benefits of amla is how it helps the body  to absorb calcium in a positive way. Calcium is an essential component of our bones, teeth, and nails, and also ensures that we have beautiful lustrous hair. So, eating a vitamin C-rich fruit like the Indian gooseberry is a great way to keep your body looking and feeling great.

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