Fertlity food series - Amla / gooseberry juice
Gooseberries have been used by our forefathers from several generations to treat many ailments.Modern scientific research also proves that it is a treasure of vital elements like Vitamin C, Vitamins B complex, Ellagic and gallic acids, tannins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron and carotene which has antiviral and antimicrobial properties
Health benefits of gooseberries
They are packed with significant amounts of phenolic phytochemicals especially flavones and anthocyanins.These compounds have been found to have numerous health-benefiting effects against cancer, ageing, inflammation, infertility and neurological diseases.
They have moderately well anti-oxidant values.At *** umol *** gooseberries have oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value comparable to that of red currants *** ***
The gooseberries are moderate source of *** g of fresh berries provide *** mcg or 46% of daily-recommended intake values of vitamin C.Research studies have shown that consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop immunity against infectious agents and help scavenge harmful oxygen free radicals from the body.Vitamin C content in gooseberry aids in digestion and fast absorption of food, balance stomach acid.
They also contain some amount of vitamin *** g berries has *** IU or 10 % of RDA of this vitamin.Vitamin A is required for maintaining integrity of mucus membranes and skin, and essential component of visual cycle.In addition, consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamins and flavonoid anti-oxidants has been found to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
Fresh gooseberries contain small amounts of essential vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), folates, and thiamin (vitamin B-1).Some of these vitamins are essential in the sense that the body requires them for metabolism from external sources to replenish.
Gooseberries contain adequate levels of minerals such as copper, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and potassium.
Indian gooseberries (amla) are exceptionally rich in vitamin C.However, their anti-oxidant properties come from other anti-oxidant compounds tannins (emblicanin, punigluconin, pedunculagin etc).
Drinking amla juice will cool your body and it has been proven that drinking the juice mixed with honey is beneficial for your eyesight.Amla juice tastes somewhat like lime juice.It is very easy and simple to prepare
Grind the seeded amla with little water , seive it .Add more water and a pinch of salt.Ice cubes can also be added as it taste better chilled and the refreshing and nutritious drink is ready to drink.
