By Shreya Goswami
August 29, 2023
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Known for their sweet-tart taste, smooth skin and easy availability during monsoon, Indian plums or aloo bukhara are stone fruits that provide loads of health benefits. Here are some such benefits you should know about.
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Loaded with both soluble and insoluble dietary fibres, plums are great for digestive health.
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Packed to the hilt with antioxidants and bioactive compounds, eating aloo bukhara can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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Aloo bukhara is very rich in vitamin K, an elusive but essential nutrient our body needs for bone health.
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Loaded with potassium, eating aloo bukhara can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels and prevent hypertension.
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The dietary fibres in plums regulate the release of glucose and improve insulin sensitivity, which can help diabetics.
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Low in calories, high in water content, and packed to the brim with nutrients, plums can improve satiety and aid weight loss.
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Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, as well as antioxidants, Indian plums can improve skin and keep signs of ageing at bay.
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Nutrient-dense and loaded with immune-boosting vitamins and antioxidants, plums can help fight off seasonal infections and flus.
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Plums are also packed with certain phytonutrients that have been linked by many studies with potential cognitive benefits.
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Packed to the hilt with phenolic compounds and antioxidants, eating aloo bukhara may help reduce the risk of cancer.
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