Is Jamun Good For Diabetes?

What is Jamun Fruit?

The Jamun fruit is a minor fruit of commercial value widely grown in India. It has various other names like Indian black cherry, Ram Jamun black plum, etc. in different parts of India. The tree is usually tall and evergreen.

It is originally found in India, also found in Thailand, the Philippines, and Madagascar. It is also found in subtropical regions like Florida, California, Algeria, Israel, etc.Jamun: Beneficial for Diabetes Control

Nutritional facts of Jamun

Jamunis loaded with all the important nutrients. In spite of being packed with glucose and fructose, it is a low-calorie fruit. It is a good source of many things like potassium, iron, proteins, vitamin C, carbohydrates, and magnesium.

Jamun Benefits for diabetes

1. A powerfulantioxidant.
   2. Helpsimprove immunityand in the prevention of liver damage in diabetics.
   3. Jamun extract has been shown to haveanti-cancer potential.
   4. Good for eyes and skin as is a great source ofVitamin A and C.
   5. Good for keepingblood and urine sugar levelsunder control.
   6. Hasanti-aging propertiesand is also used as a coolant in the summer.
   7. Beneficial for digestive system properties. Helps reducediarrhea, dysentery, and dyspepsia.
   8. Used for sorethroat and asthma.
   9. Jamun leaves are shown to have healing properties as well asanti-bacterial properties.
   10. It is seen that Jamun juice may help infemale sterility issues.
   11. Help in anemia byincreasing Hemoglobindue to high iron content.

Not only the fruits but Jamun seeds are also found to have immense medicinal properties.

1. A gram of dried Jamun seed powder 3 times a helps in reducing high blood sugar.
2. If 2 g of dried Jamun seed powder is consumed, it can help in reducing polyuria.
3. A gram of dried seed powder will help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome.
4. Uterine function can be improved with both Jamun seeds and Jamun leaves
5. Good amount of alkaloids in seeds help in the hypoglycemic effect.

How to implement Jamuns in your diet?

1. Have Jamun juice with breakfast.
   
   2. Two to three Jamun are enough to get sorted for a mid-meal snack.
   
   3. Tasty fruity yogurt can be made with Jamuns.
   
   4. Kids love to have Jamun smoothies or Jamun milkshakes. In diabetics, these can be prepared using coconut milk or almond milk. Jamun ice cream prepared usingcoconut milkor almond milk without sugar is also great.

Considering all the above benefits of Jamun, one should keep in mind or make note of the following precautions also

1. Jamuns should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women as they can cause a decrease in sugar levels necessary for the baby.
   
   2. It is better to avoid Jamun before and after 2 weeks of surgery.
2. Due to chances of going into hypoglycemia, Jamun should not be eaten on empty stomach.
   
   4. Do not consume milk after having Jamun in snacks.
3. Body aches and fever can happen on excessive consumption
   
   6. Discomfort in the chest and throat due to cough and sputum accumulation in the lungs on excessive consumption should be avoided.
4. Jamuns can increase Vata dosha, so such people should avoid them.

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