Wood Apple or bael fruit is a famous fruit in India and has a lot of health benefits. This fruit is a large but dull orange color fruit. It has a hard shell and has to be cracked open. Why Wood Apple Squash is one of the most preferred beverage during summers in India? It has fibrous yellow pulp, hairy seeds and has a tangy flavor. It turns from a greyish green color to a dull yellow. Until is ripens it is very difficult to open it. According to health experts, wood apple helps relieving constipation, indigestion, dysentery and also boosts immune system during summers. It is also beneficial for new mothers as it boosts the production of milk.
Health Benefits of Wood Apple or Bael Fruit
Good for our kidney: Important nutrients present in bael fruit can make your kidney stay healthy. It makes the kidney stay detoxified naturally.
Boost Energy: Wood apple gives you a boost of energy in summers. 100 grams of wood apple provides 140 calories. The high protein content of the fruit also boosts the healing power of your body.
Protect Liver Health: As a good source of beta-carotene, wood apples cure liver problems. They contain thiamine and riboflavin, both of which are known as liver health boosters.
Boosts Metabolism: Wood apple is known to boost metabolism by providing the necessary nutrients and it also helps to the keep the organs healthy.
Reduces gastric ulcer: Bael has certain phenolic compounds containing anti-oxidants that help in fighting gastric ulcers, particularly, gastroduodenal ulcers.
Controls Diabetes: Bael stimulates your pancreas and helps in producing insulin which controls your blood sugar. It also has laxative properties which makes it useful in controlling the blood sugar levels.
Antimicrobial property: It also has anti viral and anti fungal properties that help in treating various infections in the body.
Good for your digestion: It has laxative effects which are great for our digestion. It gives us relief from constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain etc. Other than that, wood apple has anti-allergic, anti-bacterial properties.
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