The Dhaka Times Desk Many kinds of fruits are available in Bangladesh during summer. Again Jaishthama is called Madhu month. Because different types of juicy and sweet, fragrant fruits are available in this month.
Different fruits have different nutritional value. Eating fruit regularly and in correct amount according to age, physical condition, disease is also beneficial in many physical diseases. Also those who have kidney disease should take expert advice in consuming fruits.
Professor of Nutrition and Food Science Institute of Dhaka University. Khaleda Islam said, the biggest advantage of the fruit is that it does not need to be cooked. All fruits are high in water content. That's why it helps to fill the body's dehydration during summer.
This expert also said that fruits contain dietary energy, which removes harmful fats from the body, so fruits are beneficial for everyone. Nutritionally, all fruits have immunity and minerals. The colorful fruit in particular contains lycopene and antioxidants, which remove toxins from the body and help repair damage.
Know the qualities of some summer seasonal fruits in Bangladesh:
Mango: Mango is a popular fruit that is unmatched in taste, nutrition and aroma. Raw mangoes are available in Bangladesh from April. But ripe mangoes start coming from May. Local mangoes are available till July or August.
Mangoes are a good source of the mineral iron. It is rich in iron and sodium. It also contains mineral salts, vitamins B, E, selenium, enzymes, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid. That is why mango is called the king of fruits. Which contains many nutrients that help keep the body healthy.
Jackfruit: The national fruit of Bangladesh is jackfruit. Every part of this fruit is used as food. According to Bangladesh Agricultural Information Service, jackfruit has a lot of energy. Jackfruit is also high in sugar. Jackfruit is a summer fruit. Calories of ripe jackfruit are about 90 kcal per 100 grams and mineral salt content is about 0.9 grams. The fiber content of raw jackfruit is also several times higher than that of ripe jackfruit. So raw jackfruit is very beneficial for diabetic people. Paired with raw jackfruit to keep blood sugar levels normal. It contains various nutrients including thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, zinc and niacin.
Lychee: A short term summer fruit is litchi. This fruit plays a great role in tumor prevention. This juicy fruit contains dietary energy, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin-C.
Jam: Jam has a special role in curing anorexia and nausea. Many people think that jam also makes blood in the body. Although we do not know any such scientific data, jam contains dietary energy, sugars, carbohydrates, fat, calcium, fiber, iron, vitamin-C and carotene. It strengthens the bones of the body, helps in curing diarrhea and ulcers.
Guava: Guava is now available all year round in Bangladesh. Every 100 grams of guava contains 51 kcal of food energy, 11.20 grams of sugars, 10 milligrams of calcium, 0.90 grams of fat, 210 milligrams of vitamin-C and 100 micrograms of carotene. This fruit is very beneficial for most people.
Watermelon: Watermelon is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce stress. Also reduces the risk of prostate cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer.
Watermelon contains a lot of water, so watermelon also plays a role in eliminating dehydration of the body during hot weather. Makes the body healthy and fresh. The carotenoids in it also help in keeping the eyes healthy.
Bell: Bel fruit is useful to remove various stomach diseases, dysentery, diarrhea, constipation. It helps in digestion of food. Bale also contains vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
Amara: Each 100 grams of edible Amra contains 66 kilocalories of dietary energy, 1.10 grams of fat, 15 grams of sugar, 55 mg of calcium, 92 mg of vitamin-C, 3.90 mg of iron and 800 micrograms of carotene and 83.20 grams of water content. Amra is also a very useful fruit as a pitta and kapha suppressant, taste enhancer. Amra also lowers cholesterol levels.
Jamrul: Jamrul fruit contains carotene and vitamin-B. Jamrul is a beneficial fruit especially for those who have diabetes.
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