JACK FRUIT

             Enormous and prickly on the outside, jackfruit looks somewhat like durian (though jackfruit is usually even larger). Once a jackfruit is cracked open, what you will find inside are pods or "bulbs". Often referred to as the seeds, these bulbs are actually a kind of fleshy covering for the true seeds or pits, which are round and dark like chesnuts. The fleshy part (the "bulb") can be eaten as is, or cut up and cooked.

         If using fresh jackfruit, it's a good idea to oil your knife and hands first before cutting, as the fruit is very sticky.

         Jackfruit contains many vitamins and minerals, and offers numerous health benefits.It is said that it has cancer-fighting properties, especially the seeds. It is also known to help cure ulcers and indigestion.

Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Given this nutritional information we can say that Jackfruit can help:

• Improve digestion (high in fiber and water content)
• Strengthens the immune system (high in vitamin C)
• Help protect against degenerative diseases and cancer (high in phytonutrients and anti-oxidants)
• Lower blood pressure (high in potassium)
• Clear skin (vitamin A)
• Maintain good eye sight (vitamin A)
• Prevent anemia (high in iron)
• Proper functioning of Thyroid (due to it’s copper content which helps thyroid metabolism, thyroid hormone production and absorption)