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Heath benefits of raw jackfruit
And after just a few days, the mind will be filled with the deceptive smell of ripe jackfruit.
Now available is raw jackfruit or squash which we eat as a vegetable. In rural Bengal, raw jackfruit is called “enchora”.
As a vegetarian term, both raw jackfruit curry or fish, and raw jackfruit cooked with meat are very popular among our Bengalis.
The scientific name of jackfruit is Artocarpus heterophyllus. The Indian subcontinent, especially Bangladesh and its adjoining areas, is considered to be the place of origin of jackfruit.
Raw jackfruit is eaten as a vegetable from spring to summer.
Is raw jackfruit good for health?
Needless to say, raw jackfruit is good for health. Jackfruit is a healthy source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and some other essential vitamins and minerals.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one cup of raw jackfruit contains: 156 calories.
Benefits of Raw Jackfruit
Just as ripe jackfruit has benefits, so does raw jackfruit. Raw jackfruit is a vegetable rich in meat, vitamins and fiber. The fruit is quite large in size. It has a lot of nutritional value.
High protein:
Although not like eggs or fatty meats, 3 grams of protein per cup of raw jackfruit.
It may seem a bit unusual to call a jackfruit that is so highly valued as a fruit a vegetable, but one of the rarest vegetables is raw jackfruit or squash.
Low calorie high fiber:
The more fiber in a vegetable, the longer it will keep you full. In that case there is no comparison of raw jackfruit. Jackfruit seeds and the next part of the skin that we eat are absolutely full of fiber.
It has fewer calories than potatoes, beets, rice, flour and other grains.
Cholesterol does not accumulate in the body due to the presence of fiber. As a result, the heart stays good.
It can help reduce diabetes:
Clinical trials conducted at the Glycemic Index Research Service at the University of Sydney have shown that raw jackfruit has a lower glycemic load than rice and wheat.
Adding it to your diet will not increase your blood glucose as much.
Lose weight:
The amount of fat in raw jackfruit is very low. So you don’t gain weight by eating Enchor. If you are aiming to lose weight, add more jackfruit to your diet.
In fact, jackfruit is a low calorie fruit that will help you fight weight loss. You can lose weight without feeling hungry.
Vitamin reserves:
There is no end to the quality of jackfruit. It contains many types of vitamins. Vitamins in jackfruit which keeps our hair healthy.
Very beneficial for the eyes. Who doesn’t know that vitamin “A” is essential to keep the eyes healthy.
Vitamin C present in it enhances immunity. Eliminates diseases like asthma, cough, runny nose and cancer. Vitamin B6 in it reduces the risk of heart disease by controlling blood pressure.
Jackfruit contains vitamin B6 and a lot of calories. However, it does not contain any cholesterol. Jackfruit contains iron which increases the amount of red blood cells.
People suffering from anemia should eat jackfruit. Regular consumption of this fruit reduces the risk of piles and colon cancer.
This is a great meat substitute:
Raw jackfruit can be cooked like meat. This is exactly how meat is cooked with spices and other ingredients.
The next fibrous part of the skin looks and feels like meat. We also know that jackfruit seeds are also high in protein.
So raw jackfruit curry, biryani or any other term is a great food for vegetarians. I said that jackfruit seeds have many more nutrients.
If you want, you can eat jackfruit beech as a light snack for nuts, salad, curry, pudding or mash.
সুত্র: NDTV, healthifyme.com , www.femina.in
