Indian gooseberry, or amla, is a fruit tree that grows natively in parts of Asia.
The fruit is either eaten raw or cooked into various dishes. It is used to make pickles, preserves and jams as well. Amla pickle made from the gooseberry fruit, salt, oil and spices is very popular in South India.
- The fruits are also packed with vitamin C, so they may help optimize your immune health.
- Gooseberries are low in calories and fat but rich in dietary fiber, copper, manganese, potassium, and vitamins C, B5, and B6.
- Gooseberries are rich in antioxidants, such as phytonutrients, and vitamins E and C, which may help protect your brain and fight aging, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Indian gooseberry contains 20 times the vitamin C in orange!
