Amazing Benefits Of Jujube

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Amazing Benefits Of Jujube

“O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He whom ye worship” (Qur’an 2:172)

Jujube nutrition facts show how beneficial these fruits are:

Jujube nutrition facts are discussed here. This fruit is eaten fresh. It contains some invaluable minerals and vitamins. Amount of vitamin C, which is present in the jujube fruit, is 20 times higher than it is in any other citrus fruits. It has strong antioxidant properties. Jujube fruit benefits are more significant because of the presence of the important minerals in it. Along with the above mentioned nutrients, it is also loaded with 18 out of the 24 important amino acids. It helps in the formation of more than 50,000 proteins of the body. All this, actually triggers the wound healing process and the overall immune system of our body

Analysis of jujube fruit pulp shows the following composition per 100 gm:

• Moisture – 81.6% • Protein – 0.8%

• Fat – 0.3%

• Carbohydrates – 17.0%

• Minerals – 0.3%

• Calcium – 4 mg

• Phosphorus – 9 mg

• Iron – 1.8 mg

• Beta-carotene – 0.021 I.U.

• Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – 0.02 mg

• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – 0.02 mg

• Niacin – 0.7 mg

• Vitamin C – 76 mg per 100gm

• Fluoride – 0.1 to 0.2 p.p.m.

• Pectin (as calcium pectate) – 3.4%

• Reducing sugar – 1.4-6.2%

• Non-reducing sugar – 3.2-8.0%

• Acidity (as citric acid) – 0.2-1.1%

Citric acid is the major acid in the fruits, malic and oxalic acids being present in smaller amounts.

Health Benefits of the Jujube fruit:

1. Anti-cancerous properties

The water extracted from Chinese dates has the potential to inhibit cancerous cells, especially the ones triggering leukemia.

2. Aids in controlling body weight

Are you on a weight loss spree, and bored with simply eating oranges and melons? You can choose these luscious red dates. Their low calorie values put together with negligible fat content makes them ideal for snacks. This amazing fruit with the flavor of apples are quite popular among fitness freaks.

3. Strengthens human immune system

Being rich in vitamin C and A, and potassium, jujube helps in fortifying human immune system. Hence, it is ideal to brace yourself from cold and cough.

4. Calms your nervous system

The soothing effect of this wonderful fruit enables it to be used as a natural anti-depressant and sedative. The fruit is also ideal when it comes to easing anxiety and stress.

5. Storehouse of antioxidants

Being a good source of antioxidants, the fruit shields you against liver injuries and cancer. This fabulous fruit helps to keep the free radical level within the optimal limit.

6. Healthy and younger skin

The antioxidants present in the fruit makes it a natural anti-ageing agent, thus keeping your skin younger. The extracts of Chinese dates are widely used as remedies for skin redness, sunburns, and dryness.

7. Healthy digestive system

People suffering from constipation and other digestive problems can seek the help of these fruits. Along with promoting digestion, dry jujubes act as gentle laxatives. This amazing fruit also promotes appetite.

8. Powerhouse of energy

This humble fruit, despite being low in calories, is a good energy booster. So, just eat these fruits to get rid of your fatigue in a quicker way.

9. Healthy teeth, muscles, and bones

The presence of calcium and phosphorous in this magical fruit have proven to aid in strengthening your bones and teeth. Are you yearning for a toned look? Try this amazing low calorie fruit. This fabulous fruit contains around 3 milligrams magnesium per serving [28 grams] that helps in toning up the muscles.

10. Efficient pumping of blood

The 0.5 milligram niacin obtained from each jujube serving ensures effective and efficient pumping of blood, thus keeping your energy levels intact.

Jujube fruit benefits are mainly offered by the nutrients present in it.

1. The unripe fruit increases thirst, lessens expectoration and biliousness.

2. Because of mucilaginous property of the fruit, it acts as herbal medicine to treat sore throat.

3. As this fruit is high in vitamin A, C and potassium, it strengthens the immune system of the body. Thus it helps in prevention of common colds and cough.

4. It helps in the formation and maintenance of the blood stream, body hormones, bones, muscles, skin, hair, body enzymes and neurotransmitters.

5. It is also loaded with 18 out of the 24 important amino acids. It helps in the formation of more than 50,000 proteins of the body. All this, actually triggers the wound healing process.

6. It has soothing effect on the nervous system and acts as a natural sedative.

7. It relieves stress and anxiety.

8. Jujube fruit helps lower blood pressure.

9. Jujube fruit boosts your immune system.

10. Jujube helps cure some of the liver diseases. It is found that the jujube offers protection against liver injury by acting as an antioxidant.

11. Jujube fruit is used to treat anemia and purpura.

12. It has anti-oxidant properties. So it helps in delaying the process of skin aging.

13. One of the most important jujube fruit benefits is that it inhibits the growth and movement of free radicals. Vitamin C is a good antioxidant and helps to control the growth of the tumor causing cells and cells that can lead to cancers.

14. The berries are blood purifier and an aid to digestion.

15. The ripe fruit is sweet, sour, and has flavor, not good for digestion; causes diarrhea in large doses.

16. When jujube extract is combined with certain herbs like ginger, licorice, and mint, it soothes achy throat muscles.

17. The jujube extract is useful in control of cold and flu (fever).

18. It has anti-carcinogenic properties.

19. According to the recent study, water extract of the jujube fruit was found effective for inhibiting the tumor causing cells and cells that can lead to leukemia.

20. Jujube extracts are also used to manufacture skin care products to reduce wrinkles, dryness, redness, swelling and for relief from sunburn.

Jujube Fruit Side Effects:

There are no known side effects of jujube fruit.

But it is better to consult your physician before eating jujube fruit if you are suffering from

• bloating,

• intestinal parasites and/or

• excessive phlegm

If you are pregnant or lactating and breast feeding your baby, you should consult your physician.

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