Mango is the ” KING OF ALL FRUITS “. When summer set in, then there will be arrival of delicious, sweet, yummy, healthy and juicy mangoes in Pakistan. It is quite impossible to stop yourself from eating delicious and sweet mangoes in this hot and humid weather. Mangoes is packed with many useful nutrients and exhibits many health benefits and it is considered very effective fruit for raising blood counts. On contrary to these benefits, eating too much mangoes in summer can lead to skin problems like urticaria, pimples and boils. The reason behind is that mangoes is high glycemic index fruit which raise the blood sugar level rapidly. As a result of it, there is also increase level of insulin and IGF-1 hormone (insulin like growth factor) which ultimately stimulate sebaceous gland and lead to production of sebum (oil) and cause acne, pimples and others skin problems.
WHAT SHOULD WE HAVE TO DO?
1. SHOULD WE GIVE UP EATING MANGOES?
2. SHOULD WE LIMIT MANGOES INTAKE DURING MANGOES SEASON?
Don’t worry at all. The experts recommend eat mangoes to your satisfaction but with few Indian black berries or Java plum (jamun) because it is haematic (acts on blood) in nature possess cooling and soothing effects.
ABOUT JAMUN (JAVA PLUM)
Jamun is small but health beneficiary fruit which is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, phosphorous, vitamins, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, carbohydrates, carotene, folic acid, fiber, fat, protein and water. The jamun possess many health benefits. Let’s check it out.
ANTI DIABETIC PROPERTIES
Unlike mangoes jamun is perfect antidiabetic fruit because it has very low glycemic index and is helpful in conversion of carbohydrates into energy which ultimately prevent sudden spike of blood sugar level. The seeds of jamun increases insulin secretion or increases insulin availability by preventing it from fast degradation. It is very common practice in Pakistan that diabetic patients are advice to take the jamun daily for their sugar control.
ANTIOXIDANT AND ASTRINGENT PROPERTIES
Unlike mangoes jamun reduces acne by purifying blood and by acting as natural astringent. Jamun is rich in vitamin C which act as antioxidant and very helpful in keeping skin healthy, clear and wrinkles free. Vitamin C is also helpful in maintaining good oral hygiene.
GUT HEALTH
Jamun is rich in fiber and possess antibacterial properties which is helpful in improving digestion. It increases appetite. It reduces acidity and proven to be effective in ulcers. It also improves liver health.
HEART HEALTH
100gm of jamun contain 55mg of potassium which can play a key role in maintaining heart health.
IMMUNITY
It is rich in vitamin C which is very much helpful in boosting immunity.
ANEMIA
Jamun is rich in vitamin C and iron. As we for good absorption of iron vitamin C is required which makes jamun a powerful fruit against anemia.
JAMUN AND SUMMMER
Jamun is very much helpful in reducing thirst. It also controls increase frequency of urination during summer. It improves bladder health. Jamun has cooling and soothing effects which ultimately combat with hotness during summer.
CONCLUSION
We can say that jamun not only effective in reversing harmful effects of mangoes but also effective against many illnesses particularly in diabetes. It is also very much effective against heat waves during summer.
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