Importance of amla as a winter diet
Posted on: 26/Dec/2019 6:02:23 PM
Is there anyone who doesn�t know what an amla is?
In Tamil amla is known as �Nellikaai�, in Telugu, it is called as �Usiri� etc.
Otherwise known as Indian gooseberry, amla belongs to the family named �Phyllaanthaceae�. Small to medium-sized amla trees would have simple leaves. It must be taken into account that the flowers are greenish-yellow and the fruit is spherical in shape and light greenish-yellow in colour.
In the winter season, it is important that we must eat amla for these reasons.
Superb immunity booster:
The presence of vitamin C in amla plays a huge role in boosting immunity in us. In the winter season, there are more chances that we could get affected by issues like cold, fever, cough etc. Consumption of amla would give us good immune strength and these issues would be prevented.
Controls blood sugar levels:
When amla is consumed then it would help us in controlling the blood sugar levels in us. This amla is a superb diet for those with diabetes issue.
Helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels:
It must be noted that bad cholesterol levels could increase the risk of heart diseases. Intake of amla would help us to maintain healthy cholesterol levels in us.
Good for skin and hair health:
Our skin and hair health gets boosted by vitamin C present in amla. Amla powder could be used to make face pack or hair pack.
Good for weight loss:
It is revealed that by consuming amla we could lose weights as metabolism is boosted. Our gut health would be good because amla rich in fibre would help in flushing out toxins from the body. For weight loss, amla juice is superb.
Cures acidity:
Many of us get acidity issues and find it difficult. It must be taken into note that intake of amla could also cure acidity.
