New Delhi. Benefits of Ice Apple:  You all must have eaten watermelon, melon, cucumber, litchi, mango in summer. But have you ever eaten ice apple in summer? If not, then definitely eat it. These nutrient-rich fruits are especially popular in South India, which is known as Tadgola in Maharashtra and Nungu in Tamil. Along with health, ice apple full of taste keeps the body hydrated in summer. So let's know about water and nutrient-rich ice apple and its benefits (Ice Apple Benefits)

What is Ice Apple?

Ice apple, which looks like jelly from inside, is a fruit of palm tree, whose outer color is brown and it looks like litchi. But its taste is slightly sweet like coconut. Many nutrients are found in its pulp, which balances the electrolyte in the body in summer and gives instant energy. Nutrients like vitamin C, K, E, phytonutrients, iron, calcium, protein and carbohydrates are found in it. Which promote digestive health and strengthen the immune system.

Benefits of Ice Apple

Beneficial for diabetes patients

Ice apple, which is rich in vitamin C, helps in keeping the immune system strong. Its consumption does not make one feel hungry for a long time. It helps in controlling blood sugar level, which is beneficial for diabetes patients.

Maintain skin health

Consuming water-rich ice apple or using a face mask are both beneficial for skin health. The water present in ice apple keeps the skin hydrated and provides relief from redness, rashes, and heat rash. Along with this, applying ice apple face mask on summer-affected skin provides relief.

Maintain hair health

Rich in nutrients, ice apple acts as a natural conditioner for hair and  prevents hair breakage and hair fall . It strengthens the hair from the roots.

Helpful in weight loss

Consuming ice apple which is rich in fiber keeps the stomach full and reduces hunger. This helps in avoiding overeating. This helps in weight loss .

Fights fatigue

Nutrients like sodium and potassium present in ice apple work to maintain the amount of electrolyte in the body. This provides instant energy and relieves fatigue