WINTER KING FRUIT- AMLA

Amla- also known as Indian gooseberries, is power packed with vitamin C and also has several health benefits including heart-health benefits and is rich in anti-oxidants.

This Indian gooseberry is also used in herbal medicines, as the whole plant, including leaves, seeds and fruit have various health benefits.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF AMLA

·ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES: As amla is rich in vitamin C, it has some anti-aging benefits, vitamin C is an anti-oxidant that helps repair the cellular damage and protect it from the free radicals to enter your body.

? SKIN: Amla may help prevent the breakdown of collagen, which is a protein matrix that builds flexibility and firmness in your skin.

? HAIR: Studies show that consuming a good amount of amla can inhibit the growth of enzyme that causes hair loss in both men and women.

? EYESIGHT: Amla extract may protect against age related muscular degeneration (AMD) by improving the mitochondrial health of the eye cells.

· HEARTBURN: It has seen that consuming amla has reduced the heartburn sensation, vomiting and reduced GERD symptoms.

·CANCER: It has been observed that amla extracts have killed certain types of cancer cells, including cervical, lung and breast cancer.

Amla extracts may play a major role in the prevention of cancer due to its anti-oxidant property. It also helps prevent the cell mutation that leads to tumor growth and cancer development. If you have cancer, be sure that you follow the advice and recommendations of your doctor and nutritionist.

·HEART HEALTH: Amla has shown many benefits to the people having heart health issues. There are many ways in which amla may reduce the risk of heart disease, which includes:

? Anti-oxidant effect: It may protect against the oxidative damage that is associated with heart injury.

? Improved endothelial cells: Studies have shown to improve the functions of endothelial cells that is necessary to have a healthy heart.

? Anti-inflammation: Consuming 1000mg of vitamin C from amla has shown to reduce the inflammation that is associated to develop certain heart related issue.

? Reduces BP: Amla has shown to widen the blood arteries and also acts as a vasodilator to bring back the blood pressure levels to normal.

? Anti-platelets functions: Supplementation with amla may help prevent the formation of blood clots that can cause a risk of heart attack or stroke in future.

? Balanced fat cells levels: It has been observed that consuming amla reduces the levels if LDL (bad cholesterol) and increases the number of HDL (good cholesterol).

·NORMAL BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS.

. BOOSTS IMMUNITY.

·PROTECTS FROM LIVER DAMAGE.

HOW TO USE IT:

·You can have it in raw form.

·If making a juice, make sure to dilute it in water to prevent tooth erosion.

· You can add a dash of lemon juice and honey to increase the palatability. 

An article by our consultant Dietitian, Twinkle Patel at Plan My Health and Educure