Among the many fruits that we love to relish in summers, phalsa or Indian Sherbet Berry is definitely one of them. The little berries are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants and amid this intense heat wave one can trust them to keep the body cool from inside.
"These little berries are loaded with nutrients that offer amazing health benefits that will convince you to add it to your daily diet," says Nutritionist Lovneet Batra in her latest Instagram post, as she lists health benefits of this wonderful summer fruit.
Natural cooling effect: Phalsa is infused with elevated water content, which makes this luscious summer fruit a perfect choice for cooling the heated up body, both on a hot day as well as during illnesses.
Effective for joint pains: Phalsa has antioxidant content, which works well to infuse the unripened fruit with all anti-inflammatory traits.
Keeps heart healthy, manages BP: Bestowed with the beneficial minerals, potassium and phosphorus, phalsa works wonders in bringing down blood pressure when it is raised much above the normal range.
Prevents cholesterol accumulation: Furthermore, the wealth of tannin, anthocyanin antioxidants in phalsa prevents the accumulation of lipids in the bloodstream and clogging of cholesterol in blood vessels.