Jamun is an good addition to your summer menu

Experts reveal the health benefits of the black plum or Java plum.

Jamun is the summer fruit. It brings back wonderful childhood memories of picking the dark fruit straight from the tree also enjoying its intense sweetness also the purple stain it leaves on our tongues. A nutritionist and a dietician discuss the advantages of including it in your summer diet.

Jamun, also known as black plum also Java plum, is nothing short of a summer superfruit. Health experts agree that this fruit should be a staple in your diet this summer with many nutritional benefits.

Prachi Shah, Clinical Nutritionist also Founder of Health Habitat, told HT Lifestyle, “Jamun works wonder in summers for hydration as 84 percent of the weight of Jamun is water which gives it its cooling property and also protects us from dehydration also heat strokes making it an amazing fruit to have in summers providing you with minerals like phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, also potassium making it a go-to snack in the summer for tackling this score We tend to lose a lot of water and electrolytes from our bodies due to sweating, so Jamun works to restore the electrolytes.”

“It is high in fiber, which helps prevent chronic diseases and aids the digestive system,” she adds. The fiber in the fruit keeps you fuller for longer, which will help you lose weight. Jamun has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times.

Nutritionist Prachi Shah stated, “Research confirms that Jamun has anti-cancer and chemo-preventive properties and is effective in treating cancer, heart, and liver ailments.”

Dietitian Garima Goyal revealed the following benefits of eating jamuns this season to help you beat the summer heat:

1. Cooling properties – Jamun has a high water content, approximately 84 percent, and tons of minerals such as phosphorus and iodine. Therefore, consuming Jamuns regularly can help reduce the risk of dehydration.
2. Immunity boosting properties – Jamun, high in Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin C, has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help fight diseases and inflammation.
3. Weight loss – Because it is a low-calorie fruit, you can include Jamun in your daily diet to shed some extra kilos while not sacrificing any nutritional value.
4. Healthy skin – Acne breakouts, blemishes, and pimples are a common summertime problem for many people. Jamun is high in Vitamin C and has astringent properties. This makes it an ideal fruit to include in your summer diet for glowing and healthy skin.

Jamun is a delicious also nutritious fruit that is available throughout the summer. It can be consumed as whole fruit, smoothies, or salads.