WINTER FRUIT - ELANTHAIPAZHAM (JUJUBE)

WINTER SEASON FRUIT

ELANTHAIPAZHAM (JUJUBE)

• Ziziphus jujube commonly called jujube red date, Chinese date, Korean date, or Indian date is a species of ziziphus in the buck thorn family
• Season : November, December and January 
• Available in small and big size.
• Can be used as fresh and dry
• Traditionally in India, the fruit is dried in the sun and the hard nuts are removed. Then, it is pounded with tamarind, red chilies, salt and jaggery to make cakes called elanthai vadai.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• ·         Helps in weight loss as low in calories
• ·         Strengthens immunity system
• ·         Ensures effective and efficient pumping of blood
• ·         Promotes appetite
• ·         Helps to get rid of fatigue
• ·         It provides only 79 kcal for 100 g
•            Good Diuretic

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HEALTHY EATING HABITS FACTS

Healthy Eating Habits Facts

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