New Delhi, 3 July (IANS). ‘Jackfruit Day’ is celebrated on 4 July every year. Jackfruit, called jackfruit in Hindi, is not only a delicious fruit, but also very beneficial for nutrition and health. It is eaten in both fruit and vegetable forms. It has many benefits, especially for the digestive system.
The purpose behind celebrating ‘Jackfruit Day’ is to highlight the nutrition, health, and environmental benefits of this fruit. Let us know how jackfruit is beneficial for the digestive system and how it can be celebrated on ‘Jackfruit Day’.
Jackfruit is rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins. People try the dishes made of jackfruit to spread awareness about ‘Jackfruit Day’. For this, pictures of dishes made from jackfruit are also posted on social media platforms.
Jackfruit is very beneficial for people struggling with digestion problem. It contains high amounts of dietary fiber, which is a boon for the digestive system. Fiber regularizes bowel movements, prevents constipation and helps in intestinal cleaning. It promotes good bacteria in the intestines, which makes the digestive process smooth. Its seeds are also rich in fiber and by boiling or roasting them, the digestive system gets additional help. In rural areas, people also consume vegetables of jackfruit seeds.
This is a panacea treatment to get rid of stomach diseases. Apart from the digestive system, consumption of jackfruit is also beneficial for your heart health. The potassium present in it controls blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart diseases. Also, the amount of cholesterol and saturated fat in it is negligible. Consuming jackfruit also causes weight control. Jackfruit helps in weight management due to low calorie and high fiber. It keeps the stomach full for a long time, which reduces appetite.
Jackfruit also has environmental benefits. It is a fruit grown in less resources, which benefits the environment.
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