Jackfruit is rich in many nutrients such as fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium folate, riboflavin and niacin. These nutrients protect the body cells from damage, improve metabolism and ward off health conditions such as constipation, ulcers, cancer and high blood pressure. .A recent study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes has found that consumption of flour made of green jackfruit may help lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetes. The research study analysed the effect of consuming jackfruit flour as a part of medical nutritional therapy on high blood sugar levels, along with medication. The study was conducted on 40 people aged 18-60 years who were diagnosed withType 2 Diabetes for more than a year. The participants were divided into two groups and were provided with 30 g per day of jackfruit flour or placebo flour. Both groups consumed the flours for 12 weeks as a replacement for an equal quantity of rice or wheat flour.The results have shown that people who consumed jackfruit flour had lowered blood sugar levels within a week of consumption as compared to those on placebo flour.People who ate jackfruit flour also had reduced fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, body weight and lipid levels. Consult your dietician before making changes to your diet.
Jackfruit is rich in many nutrients such as fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium folate, riboflavin and niacin. These nutrients protect the body cells from damage, improve metabolism and ward off health conditions such as constipation, ulcers, cancer and high blood pressure. .A recent study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes has found that consumption of flour made of green jackfruit may help lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetes. The research study analysed the effect of consuming jackfruit flour as a part of medical nutritional therapy on high blood sugar levels, along with medication. The study was conducted on 40 people aged 18-60 years who were diagnosed withType 2 Diabetes for more than a year. The participants were divided into two groups and were provided with 30 g per day of jackfruit flour or placebo flour. Both groups consumed the flours for 12 weeks as a replacement for an equal quantity of rice or wheat flour.The results have shown that people who consumed jackfruit flour had lowered blood sugar levels within a week of consumption as compared to those on placebo flour.People who ate jackfruit flour also had reduced fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, body weight and lipid levels. Consult your dietician before making changes to your diet.
