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Health Benefits of Jackfruit (Kathal)

About Jackfruit/Kathal Jackfruit is also known by another name in India such as Katahal, Kathal, jack tree, jakfruit, Kathalai, jack, jak and etc. It belongs to the mulberry family means Moraceae and widely found all over the world. It was first originated in the regions of South and Southeast Asia as well as Indian southwestern rain forests; however it is highly found in the Indian states of Kerala (declared as a state fruit), Maharashtra and coastal Karnataka. It is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of India since 3000 to 6000 years including other countries like Bangladesh (declared as a national fruit), Thailand and Vietnam (major producer), Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, Cambodia, Africa, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, Caribbean nations of Jamaica and etc. It is a summer season vegetable widely found during summer season from April to September. Benefits of Jackfruit (Kathal) Jackfruit is a gorgeous fruit (used as a fruit when ripened) and vegetabl...

Health Benefits of Sesame (Til) Seeds

About Sesame/Til Seeds Sesame is widely cultivated in many tropical regions of the world for getting edible seeds and oil. It is an annual herb belongs to the genus Sesamum and family Pedaliaceae. It was originated in the sub-Saharan regions of the Africa which then spread and started cultivating in many tropical regions of the world like Burma, India, China and etc. It is found in many varieties and colors like white, brown or black seeds. White color sesame seeds are highly used for eating purposes as they have more iron content than black sesame seeds. Whereas black ones are used for therapeutic purposes as they have more calcium than white sesame seeds. Benefits of Sesame/Til Sesame seeds are used traditionally in many Indian dishes to enhance flavor and endowed with its nutritional health benefits. It is also used for preventive and curative purposes to treat various health disorders. Its natural health promoting nature is just because of the availability of phyto-nu...