DURIAN FRUIT

Durian is the name of a tropical plant that originated from Southeast Asia, as well as the name of the fruit that can be eaten. The name is derived from the characteristic of the fruit skin is hard and sharp grooved to resemble thorns. Popular title is "king of all fruits" (King of Fruit). Durian is a fruit that is controversial, although many people who like it, but some others even disgusted by the smell. 

Indeed, plants with names durian is not a single species but a group of plants of the genus Durio. However, it is a durian (without any additive) usually is Durio zibethinus. The types of durian other edible and are sometimes found in the host market in Southeast Asia which are lai (D. kutejensis), kerantungan (D. oxleyanus), durian turtles or drawbacks (D. graveolens), and lahung (D . dulcis). Henceforth, the following description refers to D. zibethinus.

Each 100 g of coated seeds contain 67 g of water, 28.3 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fat, 2.5 g protein, 1.4 g fiber; and has an energy value of 520 kJ. Durian also contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin C; as well as potassium, calcium and phosphorus. 

Durian Fruit For Health Benefits 

In addition to a sense of having a delicious taste and nutritional content is so complete, the durian fruit also has a variety of health benefits that are not less important, such as: 

Prevent Aging 

Vitamin C is contained in a raw material for making durian collagen. As we know that collagen is an important factor in maintaining youthful look. Not only that, collagen also plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood vessels, bones, tendons, and ligaments. 

prevent Depression 

B6 contained in durian fruit can also help produce serotonin. Important hormones that make your mood for the better so that prevents you from stress and depression risk. 

Improve Ability Brain 

A study conducted in Twickenham, London, England, said that 200 students were asked to consume adequate amounts of durian fruit at breakfast, break, and lunch. As a result, more than 80 percent of students have increased the ability of the brain to absorb the lessons and concentrate on the lessons given. 

Natural Sleep Medication 

For those of you who rarely get insomnia and sleep quality, may consume durian could be an appropriate alternative solution. The content of amino tryptophan in durian can relieve anxiety, insomnia, and create feelings of euphoria by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is an important substance to regulate sleep cycles in collaboration with other substances that melatonin. 

So what about the rumors that durian can harm health? 

Durian fruit can be detrimental to health if you eat to excess. It could even lead to death if you eat them along with alcoholic beverages. To be able to feel the benefits of durian fruit healthy, sufficient consumption of only 100-200 grams a meal.