We are moving to face the summer heat at its maximum during April-May months, which is associated with several health issues, such as dehydration, sun burn, heat stroke, skin rashes, chickenpox, measles, etc. The only key to stay away from these problems is to keep our body hydrated by providing healthy natural drinks and foods which contain plenty of water. The fortunate thing is that our mother nature has its own shield of protection for us from these harsh climatic conditions, with the help of nutritious summer fruits and vegetables.

   Nungu or Ice Apple is one of the fruits which can beat the summer heat by providing sufficient hydration and nourishment. Borassus flabellifer, commonly known as palmyra palm or toddy palm is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, etc. In India, this is one of the fruits you will find in every street corner during summer and street vendors....

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