In Indonesia, jackfruit is generally processed into vegetables or for ice mixes. Rarely is this fruit with hard skin eaten just like that. Behind the sweet taste, jackfruit turned out to contain important nutrients that are good for health.
Quoted by Healthline, this tropical climate fruit is a source of calories and carbohydrates. Even the fibrous texture is often used by vegetarians as a substitute for meat. Jackfruit is a fruit that is quite unique because it can be eaten when not cooked as a vegetable, and in a cooked condition.
In every 165 grams of jackfruit contains 155 calories. As many as 92 percent of calories come from carbohydrates, while the rest comes from protein and fat. Jackfruit contains almost all vitamins and minerals, and has enough fiber. This fruit is also rich in various types of antioxidants.
Jackfruit also has several blood sugar control properties. In one study, someone who consumed jackfruit extract had significantly increased blood sugar levels. In the study of diabetic mice, jackfruit leaf extract helps reduce blood sugar levels and control it long term.
Antioxidants in jackfruit can prevent stress and inflammation due to free radicals. Even some types of antioxidants in jackfruit can counteract various chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Jackfruit is also claimed to have other health benefits even though there has been no in-depth research.
Vitamin content in jackfruit is considered to reduce the risk of viral infections. Jackfruit can also reduce skin problems, especially slowing aging. In addition, jackfruit can also reduce the risk of heart disease. Although there has been no scientific report there is no harm in trying.
Eating jackfruit should be done without processing it. Fresh jackfruit is the best to eat. If it's hard to find fresh jackfruit, it doesn't matter if you eat young jackfruit that is cured or as a curry mixture. Until now there are no reports related to eating jackfruit that can cause health problems.
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