What’s the role of jackfruits in keeping a healthy thyroid?
Jackfruit health benefits ,medicinal values and nutrition facts
Did you know the health benefits of Jackfruits? Eating Jackfruit keeps thyroid under control.In the previous articles of Jackfruit series we discussed how unripe Jackfruit seed flour helps in controlling diabetics and cholesterol.. (Mature Jackfruit is the best natural remedy for diabetes,JackFruit -The wonder fruit – Have a look at the variety of products that you can get from jack fruit.). Here we discussed the health benefits and medicinal values of jackfruits? What’s the role of jackfruits in keeping a healthy thyroid?
Jackfruit the largest tree borne fruit – Nutritious facts and medicinal benefits
Mature Jackfruit is the best natural remedy for diabetes
Jackfruit the largest tree borne fruit, is delicious taste ,sweet smell and exotic fruit that is rich with many nutrients and health benefits.That’s y jackfruit is called jack of all fruits. The fruit is equivalent to Avocado and olive in terms of the healthier mix of nutrients for human dietary needs, almost having the exact nutrient equivalents of mother’s milk. It is rich in vitamin B and C, potassium, calcium, iron, proteins and high level of carbohydrates, affordable and readily available supplement to our staple food.Its seeds are rich in proteins and can be relished as a nutritious nut. The fruit is also the source of chemical “Jacalin” useful in preventing colon cancer, AIDS etc
Amazing health benefits of jackfruits – What’s the effect of jackfruit on thyroid?
Thyroid/ˈθaɪrɔɪd/, a large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism or a large cartilage of the larynx, a projection of which forms the Adam’s apple in humans. Thyroid hormones are essential in protein synthesis,regulating body energy, body temperature ,the body’s use of other vitamins and hormones. If the thyroid is deficient the rest of the body functions poorly.These problems are much more common in women than in men.
What’s the effect of jackfruit on thyroid?
Jackfruit maintains a healthy Thyroid – For people who are having abnormal thyroid problems such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism can make use of jackfruit. Jackfruit is loaded with copper, an important mineral, which plays a key role in the thyroid metabolism, especially in hormone production and absorption.
Jackfruit’s excellent source of vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system function by supporting the white blood cells function. One cup of jackfruit can supply the body with a very good amount of this powerful antioxidant.
It is also rich in phytonutrients such as lignans, isoflavones and saponins which have anticancer and anti aging properties. These phytonutrients may help eliminate cancer causing free radicals from the body and slow down the degeneration of cells that can lead to degenerative diseases
An Ayurveda doctor and a leading diabetologist tried raw jackfruit meal for dinner on their patients and got overnight reduction in sugar levels and, in some cases, significant reduction in insulin as well.
Instead of one cup of rice meal for dinner and insulin, takes three cups of raw jackfruit meal and skips insulin
Apart from its use as a table fruit, jack is a popular fruit for preparation of pickles, chips, jack leather and papad. The fruit has got good potential for value addition into several products like squash, jam, candy, halwa etc. The ripe bulbs can be preserved for one year in sugar syrup or in the form of sweetened pulp. The unripe mature bulbs can be blanched and dehydrated for further use through out the year. Seed is a rich source of starch and a delicacy during season. The timber is highly valued for its strength and sought for construction and furniture. The dried leaves are stitched to make disposable plates
Jackfruit health articles
- JackFruit – sumer-friendly vegetables- replenish out energies that are depleted from the heat.
- Jack fruit Chakkapazham -Thorns Outside Sweet and Nutritious Inside
- Anjili Chakka (Artocarpus hirsutus) – The Wild Jack Fruit of Kerala – A tropical evergreen tree species
Jackfruit cooking recipes
- Jack Fruit-Kumbilappam-Edannayappam-Traditional Taste of Kerala
- How to make Chakka puttu or Jackfruit puttu?
- Chakka Puzhukku, Chakka vevichatu or Raw jackfruit dish
- How to make soft Chapatis using Jackfruit flour?
