Sunday, August 17, 2014

Not Ordinary Fruit, Jackfruit Rich Vitamins and Minerals

Jackfruit is a fruit that is quite close to the Indonesian people. Besides eaten as a fruit ripe, young jackfruit is also commonly processed into vegetable.
Jackfruit fruit is not unusual. This fruit has many health benefits that can be referred to as a super fruit. Not only flesh that can be used, the seeds were able to be processed into food that provides health benefits. Jackfruit is generally a rich source of nutrients and minerals.

Here are some benefits of jackfruit.

1 Immunity 
Jackfruit is a good source of vitamin C that is antiviral and antibacterial. Vitamin C improve the immune system and improve its function. A healthy immune system can protect the body from disease and infection.

2 Protects against cancer 
Along with vitamin C, also contain polinutrien jackfruit that can fight cancer, such as lignans, isoflavones, and saponins. These nutrients are not only able to bind free radicals that trigger cancer, but also improve the function of healthy cells in the body.

3 Improve digestion 
Jackfruit contains many fiber foods make it have laxative properties. This means jackfruit helps improve digestion and prevent constipation.

4. Skin Health
Exposure to pollution, ultraviolet light, and smoke on the skin often can not be avoided. Though these things can damage the skin and accelerate the aging process. Antioxidant-rich fruits such as jackfruit will help slow down the activity of free radicals that cause aging.

5. Bone Health
Jackfruit contain calcium in amounts high enough to help strengthen bones. Routine consumption of jackfruit can alleviate the risk of osteoporosis. Jackfruit also contains potassium which helps reduce the discharge of calcium in the kidneys.

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