Showing posts with label Nutrition and vitamins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nutrition and vitamins. Show all posts

Thursday 11 October 2018

Why is Jackfruit good for health?

Jackfruit is an exotic fruit grown in tropical regions of the world. It is native to South India. It is part of the Moraceae plant family, which also includes fig, mulberry and breadfruit. Jackfruit has a spiky outer skin and is green or yellow in color.

One unique aspect of jackfruit is its unusually large size. It is the largest tree fruit in the world and can reach up to 80 pounds (35 kg) in weight. Jackfruit is a huge tree that grows to as high as 30 meters, larger than mango, breadfruit, etc. It is believed to be indigenous to the Southwestern rain forests of India. It widely cultivated in the tropical regions of the Indian subcontinent, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brazil for its fruit, seeds, and wood.

Jackfruit has a subtle sweet and fruity flavor. It has been said to taste similar to a combination of fruits, including apples, pineapples, mangoes and bananas. The jackfruit fruit contains fleshy bulbs and starchy seeds, both of which are used as food.

Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Prevents Anaemia: Eating jackfruit seeds can give your daily nutrition an iron boost. Jackfruit seeds are a great source of iron which is a component of hemoglobin.

Jackfruit contains a wealth of antioxidants. Your body needs antioxidants to fight off the early signs of aging and strengthen your defense against common infections and diseases such as runny rose, cold, and flu.

Bone health: Jackfruit contains calcium, which strengthens and promotes healthy bone.

jackfruit is the best way to treat ulcer disorder because it contains powerful anti-ulcerative, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cancer Treatment: Jackfruit is a powerhouse of phytonutrients like lignans, isoflavones, and even saponins. All of these are known to fight cancer

Cardiovascular system: One of the main causes for an unhealthy heart is the increased sodium levels in the body. Potassium deficiency can aggravate the condition as potassium is known to control the sodium levels in the body.

Good for your eyes: Jackfruit is a wonderful source of vitamin A, a nutrient that is essential for good eye health. This anti-oxidant improves vision and protects the eyes from free radicals.

Jackfruit seeds comprise high quality proteins which aids in building muscles.

Keeps thyroid healthy: Copper is vital for thyroid metabolism, especially for hormone production and absorption. Jackfruit is filled with this potent micro mineral and keeps your metabolism rate healthy.

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Thursday 20 September 2018

Carrot Good for Health- Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Eat carrots so you don't need glasses. Carrot is a good source of minerals such as potassium and manganese. Carrots can be eaten in a variety of ways. The simplest way is raw as carrots are perfectly digestible without requiring cooking. It contains some amount of  zinc, sodium, copper, iron and calcium. It contains about 87% of water, rich in mineral salts and Vitamin (B, C, D, E.) Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and potassium.

Alternatively they may be chopped and boiled, fried or steamed, and cooked in soups and stews, as well as baby and pet foods. Together with onion and celery, carrots are one of the primary vegetables used in a mirepoix to make various broths.

Health Benefits of Carrot

Vitamin A- Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A promotes good vision.

Immune function
- Carrots contain vitamin C, an antioxidant. This helps boost the immune system and prevent disease. Vitamin C can help reduce the severity of a cold.

Cancer: A variety of dietary carotenoids have been shown to have anti-cancer effects, due to their antioxidant power in reducing free radicals in the body.

Carbohydrates: Almost all of the calories in carrots come from carbohydrates, the main energy source for your body.

Potassium- An essential mineral, important for blood pressure control.

Vitamin K- Carrots are also an excellent source of vitamin K. 

Diabetes control- The antioxidants and phytochemicals in carrots may help regulate blood sugar.

Biotin- One of the B-vitamins, formerly known as vitamin H. It plays an important role in fat and protein metabolism

Vitamin B6: A group of related vitamins that are involved with the conversion of food into energy.

Nutrition and vitamins

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