31/08/2020
The Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that can be found in Nigeria especially the rural areas.
I remember eating this fruit as a young girl. The tree was growing right beside where we lived. It was a source of shade for relaxation as well as a source of food.
I and my siblings enjoyed playing under its shade. It was also a time of fun when we harvested the ripe fruit.😋
(Benefits of living in the "village" area)😉
I miss that part.
The yellow fleshy part found inside the fruit tastes like a delicious combination of pineapple and mango. It is usually eaten it fresh.
The seeds can be roasted, boiled or made into porridge for food.
The Jackfruit is very rich in fiber, antioxidants like carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins like Vitamins A, C, Riboflavin and minerals like Magnesium, Potassium, Copper.
Though this fruit is delicious and rich in carbohydrate (40g per cup), it has a low glycemic index. So it doesn't cause a spike in the blood sugar when eaten. It also contains proteins about 3g per cup.
Other benefits of jackfruit include inflammation prevention, improved skin health, reduced risk of heart diseases.
It's another good way of adding variety to your diet.
If you have access to the Jackfruit, then please do enjoy eating it. And do share with us other ways you have tried it. We would love to hear about it.
I am Dietitian Kush.
My business is to help you prevent diseases and make sure you achieve success in good health.
