Did you know this about Jackfruit?

By. Vikas -
Did you know all this about Jackfruit?

Fights early aging

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a sweet, meaty fruit which is a part of the Moraceae plant family which is native to south India.  Jackfruit rich in anti oxidants, helps boost immune system and helps in fighting off early signs of aging and helps strengthen our immune system.  So what are the benefits of Jackfruit? Let us see.

  • Health benefits of Jackfruit

1. Helps in boosting immune system

Rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin-C,  Jackfruit helps fight cold, flu and runny nose and generally helps boost immunity of the body.

2. Jackfruit and eye-care

Rich in vitamin A and carotenoid anti-oxidants which are beneficial for your eyes, consumption of jackfruit helps  protect retina and optic nerves and helps reinforce the mucus membrane on the cornea. which acts as a natural obstruction against bacteria that may come in contact with our eyes and thus helps our vision for long period of time.

Fight cancer


3. Helps improve Digestion and prevents cancer

Jackfruit is rich in fibers and hence it helps improve digestion and as it is an effective laxative, helps soften stool  and thus  helps in preventing constipation and fighting hemorrhoids.  Jackfruit contains It soluble and insoluble fibers. The insoluble fiber goes through your gastrointestinal tract and adds bulk to your stools so you can easily excrete stool effectively and helps in preventing colon cancer.  Rich in anti-oxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoid, consumption of Jackfruit seeds gives us protection from cancer. Antioxidants in jackfruit protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals are produced due to oxidative stress in the body which damages the DNA of your cell and produces cancer cell. Antioxidants can help neutralize these free radicals to protect DNA from free radicals damage. Jackfruit also provides protection against lung and oral cavity cancer.

4. Helps benefit heart and the entire cardio vascular system

Jackfruit is rich in potassium which helps to improve overall health of the heart and the entire cardio vascular system. 

5. Jackfruit Improves Energy Levels

Jackfruit is rich in carbohydrates and which can help boost energy without fat and contains sucrose and fructose which is easily digestible.  If you are a diabetes patient, you can enjoy this delicious fruit without any worries of hyperglycemia, as it contains a sugar called SAG (Slowly Available Glucose) which has the characteristic of releasing glucose in very slow levels.

6. Helps prevent Anemia

The yummy Jackfruit contains iron to fight RBC deficiency. The high levels of vitamin C in Jackfruit increases the iron absorption in the body and due to the presence of copper and magnesium,  helps in the blood building process. Jackfruit is rich in Vitamin A, C, E, K, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Copper, Manganese and Magnesium that are required for blood formation which helps increase the capacity of your body to absorb iron, which inturn helps prevent and cure anemia.
7.  Protects respiratory system
Today the air gets polluted and our respiratory system gets affected and it leads to conditions like asthma.  If you  inhale the steam of boiled jackfruit, it helps reduce symptoms of asthma.
8. Has Anti-aging Properties and helps prevent skin problems.
Jackfruit helps provide several nutrients such as Vitamin C,  which helps improve skin health and slows down the process of aging. The high water content in jackfruit helps keep your skin remain hydrated and moisturize your skin and makes your skin more soft and radiant. Dip jackfruit seed in some cold milk for a minute and grind this well and apply gently on the wrinkles. This can reduce wrinkles in just about 5-6 weeks.   Soaking some dry seed with milk and honey and grinding them into a fine paste and applying on your face and after drying washing it off, makes skin glowing and flawless.  Jackfruit seeds also are said to improve hair growth.
9.  Prevents Ulcers
   Due to its anti-ulcertive properties, Jackfruit can help cure ulcers and many other digestive system disorders.
10. Stronger Bones

Jackfruit,  rich in magnesium can help build and strengthen your bones and have higher bone density and stronger bones. Jackfruit contains calcium, which strengthens and promotes healthy bone and can prevent osteoporosis. As it contains high levels of potassium, Jackfruit can decrease the loss of calcium through the kidney and increase bone density.
11. Thyroid health

Rich in copper, Jackfruit keeps your metabolism rate healthy and helps promote healthy thyroid metabolism.
12. Helps maintain blood pressure
Rich in potassium, Jackfruit helps maintain the sodium level in the body and is useful to reduce high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.
So what are you waiting for? If you don't have a jackfruit tree in your house compound, plant one. Eat jackfruits and have a healthy day. 


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