Why you should eat jackfruit this summer?

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

[{"selector":"#anim-072050d0-91a9-45a1-a347-39087cb20464","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c44ff96e-c97a-4201-b0b1-7f43c2b1083a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 209.50752%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Jackfruit is not just delicious, it's a powerhouse of nutrients perfect for summer. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

[{"selector":"#anim-691ca69b-7d02-40dd-8562-d7c8dc5674be","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a361c51d-edfd-4fb4-ab85-f653f9fd15e9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 209.50752%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Here are 6 reasons to include this seasonal fruit in your diet. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Keeps You Energized

[{"selector":"#anim-a107d27d-b729-4685-b6a1-b7761ee5b326","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-142dccff-936a-471d-b4bf-7fe0084c2e9b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.19330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1ae87c6e-e889-4333-b822-7293fb3c3a49","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1b7c76c4-3002-408d-b5e9-6a46bad756ad","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 656.17314%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Packed with natural sugars like fructose & sucrose, jackfruit provides a quick energy boost, great for beating summer fatigue. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Aids Digestion

[{"selector":"#anim-99d49d0f-d1c6-4e0b-8859-8b311e9a9ff5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3510b5b5-7a1e-4fdb-8911-65fe09e236de","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 125.42485%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8d806230-dfc5-4de8-a193-045157a4e3c8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ea494c24-77c5-45d6-8fd2-e578be4ff84f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 683.95088%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Rich in dietary fiber, jackfruit assists in keeping the digestive process smooth and preventing constipation as some dehydrated seasonal hazards can arise. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Enhances Immunity

[{"selector":"#anim-13e4be5c-d628-44fe-86e6-55334af06fa8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6edd784c-b0a8-4382-9c04-b88c5a254f62","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 146.04260%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dd457308-3333-41ea-ade7-7ea109d56c12","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9a364503-35ad-4063-b635-ca2efec6f704","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 683.95088%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Loaded with vitamin C & antioxidants, jackfruit strengthens the immune system & protects against common summer infections. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Keeps You Hydrated

[{"selector":"#anim-1bf4cff6-7fc9-4fa1-bd5f-b11344df304d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ddd8df47-cb5c-450d-90d2-701d54e1b37e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 146.04260%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c924fac2-d1af-4d4b-8b80-bf6c8cdcaba7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eebc84bd-fcc1-4190-9187-ee8b71cb8dc9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 683.95088%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With its high water content, jackfruit helps maintain hydration & supports electrolyte balance in the body. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Strengthens Bones

[{"selector":"#anim-1cf96138-ab99-4d71-a374-3b003f771e5a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8b42d7f7-4741-425e-971c-09393c78bb71","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 125.42485%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ebd3fa71-7d48-46c0-8d23-c6f43ee70a26","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-985f2f04-ba79-43a5-8dd6-258c431b2ef5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 683.95088%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Jackfruit provides magnesium & calcium, essential minerals that support bone strength & prevent summer-related fatigue or cramps. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Supports Brain Function

[{"selector":"#anim-5d86e6c9-213e-41ec-abf2-b994cececfb2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af84bd8a-187c-456a-9614-37abdb2dc3ed","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.19330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4e9dd750-2c57-4d72-89da-3e2fee54b406","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23222d03-0757-4ca8-91b4-0ba8e6c59206","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 401.82439%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] B vitamins in jackfruit, especially B6, improve brain health & regulate mood, important for mental well-being in summer heat. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Please Note

[{"selector":"#anim-5a752a13-465c-4bc7-b3e4-3daa4a1406ac","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e099662e-c52e-4327-a06a-033f3d6e366f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 131.30719%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b0ad267f-b044-4525-ace9-3da9faa98feb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-46c8deb2-7893-49d6-8cb1-6432c85bb6af","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 711.72879%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Juicy, delicious, & packed with nutrients, jackfruit is your summer wellness companion. Eat it fresh, cooked, or in smoothies for maximum benefits. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

If you found this helpful,

[{"selector":"#anim-57df0660-2ccb-491d-b4e4-fe6b6eb7e898","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b269f3a2-4977-4ced-a8ea-217eab296bc1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 179.61058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-638219df-a419-406d-b03b-771a4a2b809a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0afa0c38-b0c2-454c-9113-8d70597023bb","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, -2448.9724%, 0) rotate(270deg)","rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(270deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Tap on that love ❤️ button. Stay tuned for what’s coming next! Video Credit: Tata 1mg Arrow