Jamun
by Lavleen Kaur
With the onset of rains, come the much loved jamuns. If it is around 10 a.m.in the morning and you hear the melodious voice of a street hawker chanting "jamunooyeeeeooooooo.......jaaamuuuuuun lelooooo.....go out and buy some even if he refuses to negotiate :) Trust me, Jamun (also called Blackberry/Black plum), the fruit with a sharp sweet and sour taste which turns our tongue purple is loaded with nutrients and has many health benefits which most of us are probably unaware of. 1. Good for diabetics Undoubtedly jamun is one of the best fruits for diabetic patients. Jamun seeds (dried and powdered) contain a glucose called jamboline, which has the ability to control the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also helps in reducing the quantity of sugar in urine. A…...