It is jackfruit season, and jackfruit is easy to find in the markets. The fruit is tasty and has many health benefits, but its seeds are nutritious too and can help against a number of ailments.

Jackfruit seeds can be put on the plate at this time of year to meet nutritional needs at little cost. They contain protein as well as potassium, calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorus and fibre.

The seeds help boost the body's immunity. Many people may not know that jackfruit seeds help prevent various infections; eating them regularly can protect against infections in the monsoon.

Including jackfruit seeds in daily meals will raise the body's iron levels, as the seeds contain plenty of iron. The article describes jackfruit seed as a component of haemoglobin. Iron also keeps the brain and heart healthy.

Jackfruit seeds relieve constipation and boost metabolism. They are rich in fibre and can also be used to treat diarrhoea. Dry them in the sun and grind them to a powder; this powder can be a simple home remedy for indigestion.

Jackfruit seeds contain plenty of vitamin A, which is essential for the eyes. People with eye problems can eat jackfruit regularly to care for their eyes, and it also helps with night blindness.

Rich in high-quality protein and free of cholesterol, the seed helps build a muscular body when it is in the diet, and provides calories too. For people who exercise regularly, jackfruit seeds can be a very useful food.

Jackfruit seeds are said to work wonders against signs of ageing. A face pack made by mixing jackfruit seed powder with milk into a paste and applied every two weeks will prevent premature ageing of the skin. The antioxidants in the seeds remove dead cells, which also freshens the skin.

The vitamin A in jackfruit seeds keeps hair healthy and prevents split ends, so keep the seeds on the menu. The protein and iron in them act as a tonic for the hair.

The iron in jackfruit seeds raises haemoglobin in the blood, which helps tackle anaemia.

The seeds also cure various skin diseases. Eat them regularly to keep skin moist and hair healthy; jackfruit seeds will make the skin lively and fresh.

Soak one or two seeds in a little milk and honey for a while and make a paste. Apply it all over the face and let it dry, then wash the face with warm water. The article says the skin's glow will double.

Jackfruit seeds are very useful for reducing mental stress. They are full of protein and micronutrients, which help keep the brain's chemicals in balance and so keep stress under control.

For ages jackfruit seeds have been used for various sexual ailments, and they are an important ingredient in traditional medicine in many Asian countries. The iron in jackfruit also helps in this.

Citing the Times of India.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.