“A daily dose
of medium sized Amla is enough to mount up body’s immunity and
vitality.You
can take a spoonful of Amla juice on an empty stomach every morning.
Including Amla in your daily regimen has a lot of benefits.”
Indian gooseberry is known as Amla in Hindi, Amalika in Sanskrit,
Neelekai in Kannada is a highly nutritious fruit. It is considered as
the fruit with highest nutritional value in ancient Ayurveda. It is a
sour, bitter, astringent and a fibrous fruit. The abundance of
vitamin C and other nutrients make it a superfood and is used in
various forms for its well-known health benefits.
- It is the richest source of vitamin C, almost triple to that of orange. Vitamin C is easily absorbed by the body and boosts immunity.
- It has anti-inflammatory properties which help in relieving joint pains and swelling.
- It helps in improving sight as it is also a rich source of Vitamin A.
- It is a very rich source of fibre and so acts as a good laxative.
- It regulates acidity
- It helps to purify blood.
- It is a good immune booster
- It helps in strengthening bones.
- It helps in curing diarrhoea
- It cures anaemia too
- Improves appetite
- It strengthens hair follicles and hair growth
- It is useful in controlling blood sugar also.
- It nourishes brain and increases memory power
Nutritive value of Amla per 100g
- Energy-44 calories
- Vitamin C 445mg
- Vitamin E -2450mg
- Calcium 25 mg
Best way to eat Amla:
- Eat it raw
- Eat Amla juice with honey
- Amla juice early morning is good for health.
- Dried dehydrated Amla
- Amla Chutney
- AmlaMurabba