Bread fruit is a flowering tree in the Mulberry family.
The plant produces a fruit which becomes bread like when roasted.
Here are some health benefits of this unique fruit you might’ve never known.
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
Bread fruit is an affluent source of potassium. Recent studies have suggested that a diet rich in potassium may be equally as beneficial in lowering bloodpressure as a low sodium one.
HELPS IN WEIGHTLOSS
Bread fruit is a good source of fiber. Fiber absorbs water inducing stomach stretch receptors to espand and send brain signals of satiety ultimately lowering your calorie intake.
PREVENTS ACID REFLUX
Fiber acts as a medium for stomach acids to act upon lowering your stomach acidity levels and preventing heartburn.
PREVENTS COLON CANCER
Regular consumption of bread fruit can prevent the risk of developing colon cancer. Fiber acts as a barrier between toxins in the stool and colon mucosa preventing your chances of developing malignany.
BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM
Breadfruit is blessed with Vitamin C. Vitamin C being an antioxidant vitamin boosts theproduction of white blood cells and increases body’s capability of fighting infections and viruses.