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A lot of people shy away from eating fruits because
they are not tasty enough. However, jamun has a sharp sweet and sour
taste that lays rest to that excuse. Not only this, the fruit is loaded
with nutrients and has several health benefits too.
Good for diabetics
Jamun is extremely good for diabetics because of it’s low glycaemic
index. Not only does it keep your blood sugar levels in check, it also
prevents common diabetes symptoms like frequent thirst and urination
from appearing.
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Improves immunity and bone strength
The fruit also has healthy amount of nutrients like calcium, iron,
potassium and Vitamin C making it great for your body’s immunity and
bone strength. Besides jamun, you can eat these foods to improve your
immunity without spending too much.
Helps increase haemoglobin count
According to a study done by Annamalai university, the fruit also helps
increase haemoglobin count. Vitamin C and iron, are two nutrients
present in jamun that are responsible for this health benefit. Read more
on how you can improve your haemoglobin levels naturally.
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Keeps heart disease at bay
The potassium content in jamuns is high, with a 100g serving containing
55 mg of potassium. People who eat unhealthy diets may face deficiency
of this vital ingredient, and that may lead to heart disease, high blood
pressure and stroke among other things. It is important that you eat
foods like jamun and tomatoes which are rich in this ingredient, as such
foods often contain many other nutrients also that are beneficial for
your health.
Leaves of the tree are good for your digestive and
oral health
Leaves of the jamun tree are great for your digestive system and oral
health. The leaves have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to
treat diarrhoea and ulcers. They also have anti-bacterial properties
which makes them an ingredient in many medicines for treating oral
health problems.
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Even though they are very tasty raw, you can make a jamun smoothie if
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