Know the surprising health benefits of chikoo!

New Delhi: Being one of the most popular tropical fruit apart from mango, banana, and jackfruit, chikoo is exceptionally sweet and delicious. The fruit also contains high amount of nutritional values.

Here are some health benefits of the fruit:

Good for eyes

Being a good source of Vitamin A, the fruit is good for eyes and naturally aids in improving the eye vision.

Aids digestion

As the chickoo is rich in dietary fibre, the fruit is used as a good natural laxativea which helps in digestion thus relieves from indigestion and constipation.

Prevents cancer

Because of its antioxidants, dietary fibers and nutrients content, the fruit helps in preventing certain types of cancers such as lung cancer and oral cavity cancer in the body.

Makes bone healthy

The tropical fruit is good for bones as it makes them healthy and powerful because of the minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron contained in it.

Boost immunity

Chickoo contains a rich source of Vitamin C which regenerates the body by destroying free radicals and boosting the immunity.