FENESIA Or By Its Scientific Name (Artocarpus
Heterophyllus) Is A Tropical Fruit That Grows In Asia, Africa And South America
And Is Known To Be The Largest Edible Fruit In The World.
The Seeds And Flesh Of This Fruit Can Be
Boiled And Eaten As A Curry; When The Fruit Is Fully Ripe, It Can Be Eaten
Fresh And Used In Sweet And Sour Foods.
In Africa This Fruit Is Often Eaten Ripe
But In Asia It Is Eaten As A Good Substitute For Meat In Vegetarian Versions Of
Traditional Recipes Such As Chicken.
Although, Instead Of The Famous Meat,
Fennel Does Not Contribute The Same Amount Of Protein, So It Is A Good Idea To
Combine It With Other Protein Ingredients From Plants Such As Beans, Legumes
And Nuts.
The United Nations FAO Has Now Listed This
Fennel Fruit As One Of The Forgotten Crops In Africa That Can Help End Hunger
And Also Fight Various Types Of Diseases. Here Are Some Of The Benefits Of This
Fruit
Protection Against Diseases
Fennel Is An Important Source Of A Variety
Of Phytonutrients, These Plant Compounds Are Protective And Can Help Prevent
The Development Of Some Chronic Diseases, Such As Diabetes. It Contains Vitamin
C, Carotenoids As Well As Polyphenols And Flavonoids.
It Is Used In The Treatment Of Prostate
Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Lung Cancer, Heart Diseases And High Blood Pressure. It
Also Has The Ability To Prevent A Person From Aging.
Source Of Vitamins And Minerals
Fennel Is Low In Calories While, According
To At Least One Study, It Has More Nutrients Than Many Other Popular Fruits
Such As Apples, Avocados And Bananas. In Fact, Its Seeds And Flesh Contain More
Calcium And Iron Than Other Tropical Fruits And Are An Important Source Of B Vitamins
Including B1, B3, B6 And Folate.
It Can Help Improve Heart Health
As Well As Providing Protective
Phytonutrients, Fennel Also Contains Heart-Friendly Nutrients Including
Potassium And Fibre.
Improve The Body's Immunity
It's The Digestive Fiber In This Fruit
Along With Vitamin C And Beta-Carotene That Suggests Fennel Can Support Immune
Health And Potentially Reduce The Risk Of Viral Infections.
In Addition, The Compound Found In The
Fruit Seed Appears To Activate Important Immune Cells, Called Neutrophils. These
Immune Cells Are One Of Our First Lines Of Defense And Boost The Strength Of
Other Immune Cells.
Making Other Products
Apart From Being Used In Baking And Making
Syrups And Salads. Fennel Can Be Cooked When Green. The Seeds Can Be Cooked Or
Eaten Raw.
Fenes Also Makes Candy, Ice Cream, Juice,
Wine, Jam, And Pickles.
Its Leaves Are Commonly Used To Feed Goats And Are A Good Source Of Protein And Energy.