9 SWEET REASONS TO EAT JACKFRUIT

Jackfruit is one of the fruits that i am very familiar with because we have many of it planted surrounding our old house in the province.  It is one of my most favorite fruits and the sweetest of all.  Jackfruit is also very much affordable.  In the province it is sold per slice which means you have to pluck out the bulbs or pods yourself before you can eat it, while in the city, bulbs or pods are sold per kilo.  Aside from being delicious, Jackfruit is also rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF JACKFRUIT

STRENGTHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM
Jackfruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful nutrient which helps protect against viral and bacterial infections. Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system function by supporting the white blood cells function. One cup of jackfruit can supply the body a very good amount of this powerful antioxidant.

PROTECT AGAINST CANCER
In addition to containing vitamin C, jackfruit is also rich in phytonutrients such as lignans, isoflavones and saponins which have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. These phytonutrients may help eliminate cancer-causing free radicals from the body and slow the degeneration of cells that can lead to degenerative diseases.

AIDS IN HEALTH DIGESTION
Jackfruit is also known to contain anti-ulcer properties which help cure ulcers and digestive disorders. In addition, the present of high fiber in the jackfruit prevents constipation and helps in smooth bowel movements. These fibers also offer protection against colon mucous membrane by removing the driving away the carcinogenic chemicals from the large intestine (colon).

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY EYE AND SKIN
Jackfruit contains vitamin A, a powerful nutrient which known to maintain a healthy eye and skin. It also helps prevent vision-related problems such as macular degeneration and night blindness.

BOOST ENERGY
Jackfruit is considered as an energy generating fruit due to the presence of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose which give you an almost immediate energy boost. Although Jackfruit is energy rich fruit but it contains no saturated fats or cholesterol making it one of healthy fruit to savor!

LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Potassium contain in Jackfruit has been found to be helpful in the lowering of blood pressure and thus reducing the risk of heart attack as well as stroke.

STRENGTHEN THE BONES
Jackfruit is rich in magnesium, a nutrient which important in the absorption of calcium and work with calcium to help strengthen the bone and prevent bone related disorders such as osteoporosis.

PREVENT ANEMIA
Jackfruit also contains iron which helps to prevent anemia and also helps in proper blood circulation in our body.

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY THYROID
Copper plays an important role in the thyroid metabolism, especially in hormone production and absorption and Jackfruit is loaded with this important micromineral.

Happy Eating!