Ice apples or tadgolas are available across coastal regions of India during summer. The fleshy and juicy fruit of the sugar palm tree is probably the only thing you need to eat on a hot sunny summer afternoon. It is translucent and pale white in colour and resembles a lychee in texture. The fruit is called tadgola in Marathi and Hindi, Nungu is Tamil and Taati Munjali in Telugu and Talfadi in Gujarati
Here are a few benefits of the fruit
Health benefits of tadgola (ice apple)
Regulates body temperature--The fruit acts like a natural coolant and helps in maintaining the body temperature during summer
Rich in micronutrients--Tadgolas have a good balance of micronutrients like sodium and potassium, which helps in maintaining the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. This property of tadgolas is especially helpful during the summer to prevent dehydration and fatigue.
