Jackfruit Nutritional Benefits:
Jackfruit tree belongs to the mulberry family, mostly cultivated in
tropical regions and sub tropical regions of the world, especially in
Bangladesh and India and cultivated in other parts of the world
including South Asian countries, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and
grown in Brazil and African Countries. Jackfruits are the largest
fruits among all the fruits, which weighs about approximately 36 kilos
and measured about 50 cm and 90 cm in size. Ripe Jackfruits are
delicious and sweet in taste and looks like yellow pods and can be
eaten raw, while unripe jackfruits are green in color and are used to
prepare delicious recipes, dishes and salads.
The following nutrients are found in Jackfruit are, it contains
essential minerals namely, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc,
iron, calcium, potassium, copper, sodium and selenium and Vitamins such
as, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B complex
vitamins such as B6, B12, B5, B1, B3, B2, and Folic acid & folates,
retinol, choline, and antioxidants like beta carotene, alpha carotene,
and saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated
fatty acids, zero cholesterol, phytosterols, in addition to these, it
also possess carbohydrates, proteins, water, fats, sugars, and dietary
fiber with good calorific value.
Jackfruit nutritional benefits include; The presence of saponins,
lignans, isoflavones together with Vitamin C, fights against cancer and
clears off free radicals and thereby protects against degenerative
disorders like cancer. Jackfruit boosts the immune system by
strengthening WBC cells and protects against bacterial, viral
infections due to the presence of rich Antioxidant, Vitamin C. It
promotes good and improves digestion and heals ulcers and digestive
disorders, it prevents the formation of carcinogens in the colon and
prevents constipation due to the presence of rich dietary fiber. It
prevents skin disorders and promotes healthy vision and prevents night
blindness.
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