Amazing health benefits of chikoo from bone health to digestion

You have every reason to fall in love with chikoo, the wonderful fruit that can help boost immunity and keep your bones healthy.

Published on: Apr 23, 2022 3:22 PM IST

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Chikoo or sapodilla is loved by one and all, especially children who relish its sweet taste and wonderful flavour. A storehouse of nutrients, chikoo, also known as sapota is high on fibre which helps relieve constipation and has anti-inflammatory properties which could help with swelling and joint pain. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra in her recent Instagram post talked about the many benefits of this wonderful fruit. (Pinterest)

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Helps with constipation: Chikoo has high amounts of dietary fiber which makes it an excellent bulk laxative. (Pinterest)

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Protects against cancer: Chikoo helps protect us from many health conditions such as colon cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel. (Pinterest)

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Reduces joint pain: Chikoo has anti-inflammatory properties that help in improving the problems of the digestive tract and reduce inflammation by lessening the problem of swelling and joint pain. (Pixabay)

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Cures cold and cough: Chikoo is effective in keeping congestion and chronic coughs at bay by removing the phlegm and mucus from the nasal passage and respiratory tract. (Pixabay)

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Helps keep bones healthy: Minerals act as powerhouse due to rich amounts of calcium, phosphorus and iron are required by bones to increase their endurance. Being rich in calcium, iron and phosphorus, sapota greatly helps in enhancing and strengthening the bones. (Pixabay)