Daily Times

Seasonal fruits are great for one’s health as they help get rid of the toxins and maintain the body’s natural temperature. One such fruit is nungu, palmyra palm or ice apple that is considered extremely beneficial, especially to beat the summer heat. Resembling a lychee in texture and tender coconut in taste, nungu is usually found in the southern parts of India where it is considered a must-have summer fruit. Besides being a natural coolant, the translucent fruit is known to be a perfect mix of minerals and sugars that are needed by the body. If you are still wondering why you should have the fruit, here are some of the benefits that you can’t overlook. As a low-calorie fruit, ice apple is a powerhouse of carbohydrates, phytonutrients and calcium. Though it contains minimal amount of fibre, it has vitamin A, C, B7, K and iron that are extremely essential for health.