4. Prevents Cancer
Phytonutrients like isoflavones and lignans found in jackfruit can also prevent the formation of cancer cells. One study suggests that jackfruit contains chemoprotective compounds that are helpful in preventing or even, one day, treating lymphoma cancer.
5. Benefits of Jackfruit for Diabetes
One of the many benefits of jackfruit is its potential as an alternative to rice for those suffering from type 2 diabetes.
About 462 million individuals or 6.28% of the world’s population suffer from type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that causes uncontrolled hyperglycemia when left untreated. Hyperglycemia can cause vomiting, excessive hunger and thirst, rapid heartbeat, and vision problems. As diabetes has no cure, medical nutrition therapy is one of the important approaches in treating diabetes. A controlled diet, along with proper medication, can help in the management of blood glucose levels.
Diet has a close link with glucose levels, with rice consumption as an easy culprit for high blood sugar levels. For this reason, researchers have proposed green jackfruit as an alternative to rice for those with diabetes.
Green jackfruit is rich in fiber and has fewer calories. Flour made from jackfruit can be made into roti, porridge, or pancakes which people with diabetes can include in their diet.
Studies show the antidiabetic effect of jackfruit, due to its high proanthocyanin and flavonoids content. There are still concerns, however, that surround the consumption of ripe jackfruit by those who suffer from diabetes, as it is still rich in sugars.
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