8 surprising effects of jackfruit

According to information from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100g of jackfruit contains 157 calories, 1g of fat, 38g of carbohydrates, 2.8g of protein and 2.5g of fiber. Compared to other fruits, jackfruit has a high protein content - second only to beans. Not only that, jackfruit also contains other important nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium and iron. In addition, jackfruit is also a source of vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin and folic acid - minerals that are good for the nervous system.

Jackfruit decorated at Son Tay Jackfruit Competition 2023

Last weekend, in Son Tay town ( Hanoi ), thousands of people did not mind the rainy weather to participate in the jackfruit festival. This surprised the festival organizers. The appeal of the Son Tay jackfruit festival 2023 comes largely from the quality of the Hai Vua jackfruit. In addition, people's interest in this specialty fruit is also due to the increasing awareness of the effects of jackfruit. People are increasingly realizing that using jackfruit is not only delicious but also has many surprising effects.

Nutritionists all agree that jackfruit is a particularly healthy fruit. Jackfruit helps boost your immune system, fight cancer, maintain beautiful skin... along with many other benefits.

According to Dr. Truong Hong Son, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, many people think that eating jackfruit will cause heat. However, this concept is incorrect. This fruit will be effective when used properly.

Among the many benefits of jackfruit, we can mention the effect of strengthening the immune system (because jackfruit is rich in vitamin C), good for the digestive system, blood pressure and cardiovascular system, bones... Notably, eating jackfruit also prevents anemia because it contains a lot of iron, controlling blood circulation in the body. For dieters, jackfruit is a great fruit to prevent iron deficiency without fear of obesity.

Son Tay town leaders visit booths at the 2023 Jackfruit Competition

In terms of beauty, jackfruit contains a rich amount of antioxidants and vitamins, so it can improve skin health and slow down the aging process. More specifically, vitamin C is a mineral that plays an important role in the production of collagen, helping the skin become fuller and smoother. Other compounds in jackfruit also have the effect of slowing down the aging process in skin cells.

In particular, some studies have shown that jackfruit also contributes significantly to preventing cancer. Traditional medicine practitioner Tran Gia Dat (Gia Dat Oriental Medicine Clinic) said that according to traditional medicine, the entire jackfruit tree can be used to treat diseases. The green fruit is astringent and tightens the skin. The ripe fruit with jackfruit segments has a sweet taste, warm properties, and the effect of quenching thirst, supporting lung qi, and eliminating heat. Jackfruit seeds have a sweet taste, neutral properties, and a fragrant smell, and have the effect of nourishing qi and promoting lactation. The sap has a light taste, neutral properties, and the effect of dispersing stagnation, reducing swelling, detoxifying, and relieving pain. Jackfruit leaves promote lactation, aid digestion, and calm the mind.

"In addition to vitamin C, jackfruit is also rich in phytonutrients such as ignans, isoflavones and saponins. These are substances with anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. These phytonutrients have the ability to remove cancer-causing free radicals from the body and slow down the process of cell degeneration, the cause of degenerative diseases," emphasized physician Gia Dat.

On the evening of June 24, the People's Committee of Son Tay town organized the 2nd Son Tay Jackfruit Competition - 2023. This is an activity to promote and introduce Son Tay jackfruit products to consumers nationwide, thereby promoting product consumption, creating stable and effective output for jackfruit growers; Gradually forming a chain linking production and consumption of Son Tay jackfruit, contributing to the effective implementation of the restructuring plan of the agricultural sector, period 2022 - 2025, in the town and city to award prizes to teams with delicious and safe secondary products made from jackfruit.

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