Green Jackfruit - Wait...read on.... options are endless

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Live on friend....

What better way to live; than to eat what makes you live healthy and happy ?

A South Indian friend of mine introduced me to a sauteed veggie made out of Green Jackfruit.
Intrigued, I looked further and found numerous options.....& 
Wow ! the health benefits..... (should be added to Super Foods - ;) just sayin')

Dishes with Cabbage OR Dishes with meat / meatballs :-
can be made with shredded jackfruit

Raw or Canned fruit available in many grocery stores.

Dish Options:-

Cutlets, Patties, Veggie balls, Cole Slaw, Sauteed and in yogurt as side, curries, flavored rice (chinese, mexican, indian, mediterranean etc..), jelly, jam, chutney, sauce, salsa - told ya 😇 😇, endless possibilities.  

Side note:- 

Three slices of raw coconut, three pieces of jackfruit (yellow fruit dipped in honey) & 1 small banana (dipped in natural honey) --> once a week 
--> best natural medicine.

Web search.....for cuisine based options.

Health benefits:-

• Jackfruit is rich in dietary fiber, which makes it a good laxative. 
• The fiber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by binding to and eliminating cancer-causing chemicals from the colon.
• Significant amounts of Vitamin-A, and flavonoid pigments (carotene-ß, xanthin, lutein, and cryptoxanthin-ß) - vital roles in antioxidant and vision functions. 
• Good source of antioxidant vitamin-C
• Rich in a B-complex group of vitamins. It contains outstanding amounts of vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), niacin, riboflavin, and folic acid.
• Good source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

Corn-Jalapeno-Cheese bread with almond milk

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Ingredients:

Store bough corn bread mix - 1 box - with soft grains (do not buy the huge grained ones)
Eggs - 2
Butter - 2 tbsp
Oil - 1/4 cup
Jalapeno - finely chopped
Flax seed - 1 tbsp
Black pepper - 1 tsp
Garlic powder - 1 tbsp  (or add fresh & finely grated garlic)
Onion powder - 1 tbsp
Almond milk - 1/2 cup

Whisk all ingredients for good 5 minutes - consistency can be slightly gooey.  
(Not too thick nor liquid is the idea)

Preheat at 325 degrees
Bake for about 30 or until till inserted knife comes out clear (do not let the bread sit to crisp - this dries the bread)


Health benefits of Jalapeno

• 1. Weight loss:
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• Peppers contain a chemical known as capsaicin, which is actually what gives peppers their hot properties. Capsaicin is also good for helping you lose weight, and is commonly found in many weight loss pills and supplements. 
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• 2. Arthritis:
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• Capsaicin also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which makes it great for reducing swelling and pain in those who suffer from arthritis. 
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• 3. Cancer:
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• Capsaicin found in peppers actually is able to kill some cancer cells, specifically prostate cancer cells. 
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• 4. Headaches:
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• The capsaicin in peppers is also known to block the neuropeptide known as Substance P, which is a main pain transmitter to the brain. What this means is that peppers can actually help to ease pain. 
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• 5. Nasal Congestion:
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•  The heat in peppers, again caused by capsaicin, clears the sinuses. It even helps to fight sinus infections by cleansing the airways. 
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• 6. Ulcers:
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• Peppers might not be able to cure stomach ulcers, but they can prevent the ulcers from happening in the first place. How?Peppers kill bad bacteria in the stomach and intestines, and often this bacteria is what leads to stomach ulcers.
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• 7. High Blood Pressure:
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• Jalapenos are a chili pepper, and chili peppers commonly have lots of flavinoids, Vitamin C and Vitamin A. 
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• 8. Fluid Loss:
•  Because peppers cause you to sweat, and the more you sweat, the less fluid there is in your body.
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• 9. Heart Attack:
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• Peppers inhibit the buildup of fibrin in the body, and fibrin is a major ingredient for blood clots to form.
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• 10. Anti-Oxidant Properties
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• Because of the flavinoids and vitamins found in jalapeno peppers, these peppers are excellent anti-oxidants,