9 Wonderful benefits of Amla for children in everyday life

Amla, also called Indian Gooseberry, is a light green fruit native to India and Nepal. It is rightly called a wonder fruit because of its innumerable health benefits. Amla is widely used in the preparation of several Ayurvedic and Unani medicines.

9 Wonderful benefits of Amla and reasons to include it in everyone's diet:

1.  The high vitamin C content increases iron absorption in the body and hence, good for kids with iron deficiency. 

2.  Amla prevents and cures respiratory problems like cough, cold, bronchitis, and asthma. 

3.  It improves the body’s immunity level and hence, kids are less likely to catch infections easily. 

4.  The fruit has high fibre content so is a natural laxative and improves gut health.

5.  It relieves gastric problems and diarrhea. 

6.  Amla is rich in the trace mineral Chromium, which helps in improving the digestive function of the body and increases appetite. It can be given to kids to act as a natural appetite booster. 

7.  Due to its rich Vitamin C and beta carotene content, Amla is excellent for good skin and eyesight. 

8.  It is excellent for natural hair care. Amla oil prevents dandruff, itchiness, and lice. 

9.  It prevents mouth ulcers caused by vitamin c deficiency. 

Amla Health Benefits: Reasons why you must include amla in your child's diet:

1.  Use Amla to make chutneys. 

2.  Grate and mix with honey to make a preserve. Or make the traditional Murrabba (grated Amla with jaggery). Spread it like jam on bread or Parantha. 

3.  Include Amla in a fresh fruit juice. 

4.  Add grated Amla to dips, sauces, raita, salad to add some zing. 

5.  Toss finely chopped Amla with mild spices to make a tangy pickle. 

6.  Add finely chopped Amla to dals to add a tangy flavour. 

One Amla contains 300 mg of vitamin C. That is ten times your child’s daily requirement of about 40mg per day! So go ahead and add it to your family’s food to enjoy a tasty and healthy meal!

Additionally, Chyawanprash is a great immunity booster. It has different combinations of most of the things listed above in the right proportions to bolster the immunity levels. We recommend Immunoprash: 46 herbs in a spoonful! It is a home-made chyawanprash made by a mom who cares for her child just like you do.

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