Water Apple helps relieve thirst to manage blood sugar, Check benefits here

Digital Desk: Water apples are full of flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory qualities and tastewise is crunchy and delicious. Regular consumption of these can manage chronic illnesses.

"Make room for the remarkable water apple/sugar apple or bell fruit and move over common fruits. The unique health benefits of this tropical treat are worth raving about in addition to the way it tantalises our taste senses," claims nutritionist Lovneet Batra in a recent Instagram post.

A good option for relieving thirst, it is also efficient at lessening the symptoms of sunstroke and eliminating the negative effects of dehydration, demonstrating its value in reducing summer heat.

Water apples are a good source enriched in antioxidants such as quercetin, gallic acid, and tannins that work to combat dangerous free radicals and lower oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. 

It has been known to stop cell growth and trigger apoptosis. The fruit's water-soluble polysaccharides significantly decreased the tumour volume and increased body weight. 

Furthermore, it also contains potent antihyperglycemic characteristics that cause them to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Water apples contain jambosine, a bioactive crystalline alkaloid that inhibits the conversion of starch to sugar and so controls blood sugar levels, notably in diabetics.