Jackfruit for thyroid disorders! Know some surprising health benefits of jackfruit

Jackfruit has a similar texture to that of chicken, making jackfruit an excellent vegetarian substitute for meat. Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is full of nutrients, here are some surprising health benefits

We consume a variety of vegetables in our daily life but are hardly aware of their health benefits. It is generally believed that jackfruit has no health benefits but it is not so. There are many such properties in jackfruit which are beneficial for health. Many nutritious elements are found in jackfruits, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine, potassium, calcium, riboflavin, iron, niacin and zinc. 

Health benefits

Vitamin A found in jackfruit benefits eyes and skin, this improves the quality of the skin. It improves eyesight by reducing the problems of night blindness.

Jackfruit is a good source of calcium and magnesium which makes bones strong and can prevent arthritis.

Eating jackfruit seeds increases sexual power. Iron, vitamins and calcium found in jackfruit increase excitement and sexual ability. 

Jackfruit is rich in vitamin B6 and potassium which prevents high blood pressure and reduces the risk of a heart attack.

Vitamin A, E and K are found in jackfruit, which increases the strength of the body to fight diseases.

Jackfruit has an iron component in it, thus prevent the risk of anemia.

Jackfruit is very beneficial for thyroid patients; it helps to control the hormonal secretion in these patients.

Eating jackfruit also keeps you away from the risk of cancer especially stomach cancer.

Apart from this, jackfruit is rich in fiber also, which is useful in treating constipation and piles.

Nutritional value of Jackfruit - The best part of the fruit is that even its seeds have been found to have a high nutritional value. 100gms of jackfruit serving include:

Calories - 94, Fat - 0.3 mg, Dietary fiber - 2 g, Protein - 1 g, Potassium - 303 mg, Calcium - 34 mg, Carbohydrate - 24 g, Folate - 14 mcg, Iron - 0.6 mg.

Healthy ways to have jackfruit

Jackfruit curry-You can easily add jackfruit as a main course vegetable curry.

Jackfruit vegetable-It can be well prepared as a side dish (dry form) with sauteed onions and tomatoes.

Healthiest Breakfast- A bowlful of jackfruit with a sprinkling of blueberries and homemade yogurt.

A 100gm serving of the jackfruit contains 94 Kcal and is loaded with good carbohydrates. It instantly gives you an energy boost upon consumption. 

jackfruit helps control the symptoms of an asthma attack by eliminating the free radicals being produced in the body due to the pollution which otherwise leads to asthmatic attacks.

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