Jackfruit: A nutritious and medicinal fruit of Bangladesh


Jackfruit is a type of sweet, yellow, summer fruit. Jackfruit trees are abundant in Bangladesh. Raw jackfruit is called anchoor, which is also known as gachpatha in Bengali society. The wood of the jackfruit tree is very popular for making furniture. Jackfruit leaves are the favorite food of various animals. The exterior of this relatively large fruit is thick and thorny, while a stem with numerous juicy pods/cells surrounds the interior. The large seeds of jackfruit are located inside the pods/cells.


Let's know the benefits and harms of jackfruit today:


Benefits of jackfruit:


Source of potassium: Jackfruit is rich in various minerals. Therefore, jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium. That is why jackfruit relieves high blood pressure.


Low in fat: Jackfruit is low in harmful fat, so there is little risk of weight gain if you eat jackfruit.


Nerve and Digestion: Jackfruit helps reduce tension, nervousness, and indigestion.


Bones: The magnesium and calcium in jackfruit help in building and strengthening bones.


Constipation: Jackfruit is a fibrous food. This fiber, known as fiber, relieves constipation.


Anemia: Jackfruit contains the mineral iron, which eliminates anemia in the body.


As baby food: From the age of six months, jackfruit juice can be fed along with breast milk as per the doctor's advice. This fulfills the various nutritional needs of a child while also satisfying hunger.


Best food for pregnant and new mothers: Pregnant women eat jackfruit to maintain their health, and the growth of the fetus is normal. According to doctors, eating 200 grams of ripe jackfruit every day fulfills all the nutritional needs of the pregnant woman and the baby in her womb. Additionally, a lactating mother consumes ripe jackfruit daily, which helps increase milk production.


Phyto-nutrients: The phyto-nutrients present in jackfruit help in preventing ulcers, cancer, high blood pressure, and aging.


Antioxidant: Free radicals are responsible for the aging of the human body.


Medicinal properties of jackfruit:


Jackfruit has various medicinal properties; the roots of the jackfruit tree are used as a cure, preventive, and reliever for multiple diseases.