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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Sapotas, seasonal fruits also known as Chickoos or Chikoos

1. Rich in Vitamin A and C

Did you know that? A sapota a day might just keep the eye doctor away. Okay maybe we are exaggerating a bit, but the vitamin A does keep our eyes healthy, and you might see the benefits of it when you're a lot older. And as for vitamin C, its benefits are best known. It keeps your immunity strong, skin in good condition, kills free radicals, prevents heart disorders etc

2. Energy Provider

The natural fructose and sucrose content in sapota can give your body a lot of energy. So if you have a busy day ahead, grab a sapota before you leave home for an 3. Anti-Inflammatory

Sapota has a high content of tannin, which in turn works as a natural anti-inflammatory. Again, eat regularly to see results.

4. Helps in Digestion

It keeps your digestive system in check, and prevents a condition that bothers urban India a lot - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). And the dietary fibers make the sapota

5. Source of Antioxidants

Apart from being rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and B, and C, the sapota is also packed with anti-oxidants. And therefore, it's reported to prevent certain types of cancer such as oral cavity cancer.

6. Good for the Bones

Did you know that this delicious fruit is rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, and therefore keeps your bones strong? If you've eaten the sapota regularly, you might not need supplementary pills later in life. It is a good source of minerals like iron, folates, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, phosphorous, selenium etc which are very essential for facilitating various body functions including proper bone growth., therefore boost.

7. Controls Blood Pressure

The magnesium in sapota keeps the blood vessels up and running, and the potassium regulates blood pressure and circulation. It's also good to treat anaemia with, as it's also rich in iron..