Surprising Nutritional value & Health Benefits of Jackfruit
It is high time to talk about the benefit of jackfruit. Young people should stop trolling about jackfruit. It's not a topic of fun but it is important and helpful for health.
History of Jackfruit :-
Plantae Family : Moraceae
Genus :Artocarpus
Species :Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jackfruit is a tropical fruit, botanically known as Artocarpus heterophyllus. It is an evergreen tree native to tropical Asia and widely grown throughout the Wetland tropics for its large fruits and durable wood. The green, unripe fruit is often cooked as a vegetable, whereas the ripe, brown fruit is savored fresh due to its mildly acidic yet mildly bland pulp encasing the seeds. The seeds are cooked and eaten locally. Using it in every stage is the biggest benefit for jackfruit. Jackfruit holds the status of a fundamental food crop in Bangladesh.
Nutrient components present in jackfruit :-
Maybe the haters also love to eat jackfruit after knowing the benefit of jackfruit. Jackfruit is rich in vitamin c. Moreover, it is one of the rare fruits that is rich in vitamin B- complex group of vitamins and contains a very good amount of vitamin B6(pyridoxine), niacin, riboflavin and folic acid. Jackfruit also contain, Calories:155kcal Carbohydrates:40 grams Protein:3 grams Fiber:3 grams Vitamin A 10% of the RDI and Magnesium 15% of the RDI. So,the food value of jackfruit is very high to contain lots of nutrients and also less in calories and fat.
Health Benefit of Jackfruit :-
· Jackfruit is a good source of healthy calories.
· Helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
· Rich in fiber for good digestion
· Optimize immune system and prevent calcium loss from the body.
· Good for eye health.
Blood Pressure :- Jackfruit is recognized as a valuable potassium source. The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that foods abundant in potassium may aid in lowering blood pressure.
Cancer :- Jackfruit contains substances called phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, saponins and tannins. According to the American institute for Cancer Research, many phytochemicals have antioxidant properties, which means that they may help to counter the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that occur naturally in the body and can damage cells and this damage is known as cancer.
LDL and HDL :- Research on animals indicates that jackfruit seeds may have the potential to lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and elevate levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol is a waxy deposit that can stick to the inner walls of ateries. As a result it can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. HDL cholesterol or good cholesterol helps remove LDL cholesterol from blood vessels and send it back to the liver.
" In conclusion,benefit of jackfruit remains not only the fruit but also the seeds.Jackfruit is a super fruit that packed with nutrients which is extremely good for digestion,eye health and heart health, control blood pressure, diabetes,LDL-HDL, reduce risk of cancer,gives flawless and glowing skin and so on.So, including jackfruit in your diet can give you a healthy life and well being. "
Diabetes :-
Jackfruit is a healthy choice that people with diabetes can enjoy in moderation. Jackfruit might lower blood sugar levels. It might affect blood sugar control people in diabetes.A great advantage of jackfruit is diabetic patients can eat unripe raw jackfruit as a vegetable which contains less sugar than ripe jackfruit.
Weight loss :- When consumed appropriately, jackfruit can contribute to weight loss. Its high fiber content aids in enhancing digestion and metabolism, essential for weight loss. Additionally, it is relatively low in calories, with around 155 calories per cup of sliced jackfruit.
There is any bad side of eating jackfruit??
Answer :- Jackfruit is not bad for humans and eating jackfruit is safe for most people. Some people may be allergic to it if they are also allergic to brich pollen, hence may need to avoid eating the fruit. No serious side effects of eating jackfruit have been reported.
