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  "id": 10226832,
  "title": "'Mazedar Bhi, Healthy Bhi': PM Narendra Modi Hails Amla In Mann Ki Baat, Know Its Health Benefits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/mazedar-bhi-healthy-bhi-pm-narendra-modi-hails-amla-in-mann-ki-baat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T13:44:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/mazedar-bhi-healthy-bhi-pm-narendra-modi-hails-amla-in-mann-ki-baat-know-its-health-benefits"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the traditional popularity and growing economic significance of the humble Indian gooseberry, or amla, on September 27. Originating from Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district, amla is cultivated and processed in various forms, such as pickles, murabba, juice, candy, and Chyawanprash.\n\nDuring his speech, Modi emphasized the fruit's contribution to local businesses and women-led self-help groups, thanks to the One District One Product initiative. The Indian gooseberry, known for its sour taste, is deeply ingrained in Indian households.\n\nFrom a nutritional perspective, amla is rich in vitamin C, with a 100-gram serving providing around 300 mg of this essential nutrient. This high vitamin C content supports the body's recovery processes and aids in the absorption of nutrients like iron.\n\nAdditionally, amla offers potential benefits for blood sugar management due to its soluble fibre content, which can slow down the absorption of sugar in the body. This property may help reduce sudden blood sugar spikes and positively affect blood glucose and lipid levels, particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes.\n\nFurthermore, the fruit contains antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids, along with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Amla also contains vitamin A, which is crucial for maintaining healthy vision and may protect against certain bacterial infections.",
  "summary": "There’s a good chance amla has already made an appearance in your kitchen in some form – tangy pickle, sweet murabba, a glass of juice or even a spoonful of Chyawanprash. Now, the humble Indian gooseberry has found itself in the spotlight after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about its traditional popularity and growing economic importance during his 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat on September…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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