Benefits of Ice Apple (Tadgola)

Ice apple (palm fruit) is a seasonal fruit of the sugar palm tree and is widely available during the sizzling summer. The fleshy fruit loaded with translucent, juicy fluid has excellent cooling properties. Ice apple is very similar to litchi fruit in texture and tastes like a slightly sweet tender coconut. It provides the perfect blend of minerals and sugars for the body during the summer season.

Ice Apple Nutrition

Ice apple is a low-calorie fruit providing 43 calories per 100 grams, 11 grams of carbohydrates and rich in calcium and phytonutrients. It also contains a minimal amount of fibre, protein, vitamin C, A, E, K, B7 and iron which confers you with a host of healing health benefits.

Some Benefits of Ice Apple

• Weight Loss: A low-calorie watery fruit ice apple is an ideal deal to lose weight. The presence of water keeps you satiated for a long time and help in losing the weight naturally.
• Chickenpox: Ice apple plays wonder if you are having chickenpox. Those who are down with chickenpox needs to add this fruit to their diet.
• Boils & Prickly Heat: Skin problems such as heat rashes and prickly heat are very common in summer. Applying the flesh of ice apple on the affected areas relieves the itchiness and provides a soothing effect. It helps to cool the body & removes the prickly pimples.
• Hydration: Ice apple acts as an excellent coolant and naturally cools the body in the summer and regulates the body temperature. It quenches the thirst and provides energy to stay active throughout the day.
• Boost Energy: Ice apple keeps the glucose levels up & provides the right balance of minerals & nutrients to the body. Ice apple is packed with good amount of minerals sodium and potassium which helps in maintaining the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. This property of ice apple works best in preventing dehydration and fatigue in summer.
• During Pregnancy: The only reason pregnant women should consume ice apple is because it improves digestion and helps with constipation and acidity problems which is a common occurrences during pregnancy.
• Breast Cancer: The presence of several phytochemicals in ice apple possesses strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial in slowing down the process of ageing and reducing the risk of health problems such as heart disease and breast cancer.
• Stomach Ailments: It is a natural remedy for several stomach ailments and digestive issues; ice apple helps in relieving constipation and promotes bowel movements. It also relieves acidity and stomach ulcers. Ice apple eases minor stomach ailments and nausea that often occur during pregnancy.
• Liver Problems: Ice apple is loaded with potassium and helps in cleansing the toxins out of the body and promotes the liver health.

Caution: Over ripe ice apples may cause stomach aches. The fruit is highly perishable and should be consumed within a day.

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