Amla – one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. It has more Vitamin C than an orange. It is highly rich in antioxidants and deserves to be called a superfood. Amla or the humble Indian Gooseberry is perfect for the winter season to boost immunity and prepare your body to fight infections. Since it is very sour, it is difficult to consume it raw. But you can try this and make it a part of your regular diet. It is a tasty way to eat amla and a refreshing way to start your day.
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I remember the time when I used to have one amla every day. Every Day! I was in college at that time and it was a part of my regular diet after breakfast. You won’t believe what happened after consuming it for a long time. My hair became better in terms of volume and shine and the best thing is that my eye power improved. I went to get my eyesight checked and the guy said that my number is reduced. And the only thing that I did was – eat one amla every day. That day I realized the power of this tiny little fruit.
Since then, it is a part of my regular diet. Now I don’t eat raw amla just like that. Instead, I make different recipes from amla that are not just tasty but also make eating amla more enjoyable. One such recipe is Amla Fry. It is one of our favorites, especially in the winter season. I make a big batch of Amla Fry and keep it in the refrigerator. It is like our daily Vitamin-C capsule because it is one of the richest sources of Vitamin-C and antioxidants.
Do check out more recipes of Amla in the video below.
What is Amla?
Amla is the Hindi word for Indian Gooseberry. It is widely available in India, especially during the winter season. It is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C and has around eight times more Vitamin C than Oranges. This fruit is highly rich in antioxidants and extremely good during the winter season. It does not just help boost immunity but also prepares your body fight infections and germs. Consuming Amla is a natural way to fight the common cold and flu. Switch to this natural Vitamin C capsule, a winter superfood – Amla.
What are the benefits of consuming Amla?
Below are the benefits of consuming Amla:
- Boosts immunity and helps fight infections
- Improves eyesight
- Good for hair and skin
- Improves metabolism
- Anti-inflammatory, good to cure mouth ulcers
- Reduces cholesterol
You can study some mind-blowing benefits of Amla consumption at www.nutritionfacts.org.
How to consume or eat Amla?
You can consume Amla in the following ways:
- Eat it as is like a fruit
- Prepare amla juice or add it to any fruit/vegetable juice you make
- Dried amla powder
- Pickled Amla
- Amla chutney – sweet and sour
- Amla fry
I have 5 Amla recipes. You must check them out. They are quick, easy, and delicious.
Easy Swaps
- Vegetable: Add any other vegetable of choice like raw papaya, celery, tomato, ash gourd, cucumber, etc.
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes. All the ingredients used in this recipe are vegan and plant-based.
Can we store the juice?
You can refrigerate it in an air-tight container for a day. But I would recommend making it fresh and consume within 2 hours. This is because of the reason that juices oxidize when they come in contact with the air. It is not advisable to consume it after many hours of making it. Fresh juice is always better.
Other Recipes – just as good
Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this healthy and nutritious juice at home. In winter, make it a part of your regular diet.
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Richa
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