Kerson Fruit or "Mansanitas"
I remember when I was young, I used to eat this fruit simply because it is sweet and its free to eat. Kerson Fruit is a fast growing tree that has a cherry like fruit and taste. The Kerson cherry contains many powerful antibacterial compounds, with multiple health benefits. I decided to make this fruit into a wine to make it more tastier and can be enjoyed even from those countries that are not abundant with Kerson Fruit.
"MANSANITAS WINE"
I call this the "Mansanitas Wine". The process would still be the same on how wine makers produce a wine it's just that instead of using grapes I am using the Kerson Fruit or "Mansanitas".
Here are the health benefits of the fruit:
1. Cardiovascular Protection –
The leaves made into tea protect the heart from heart attacks, because the leaves
contain antioxidants that prevent inflammation which leads to myocardial
infarction.
2. Antibacterial compounds–The Kerson cherry
contains many powerful antibacterial compounds too, making it a new source of
antibacterial agents
3. Anti-inflammatory – The leaves can be used
as tea for treating inflammation and swelling and for lowering fevers.
4. Vitamin C – The fruit contains a
good amount of Vitamin C a potent antioxidant that helps to
fight off colds and flues.
5. Lowers Blood Pressure – Tea made of the
leaves lowers blood pressure because it contains nitric oxide which relaxes
blood vessels thus improving blood flow.
6. Headaches –Munching on the fruit and
drinking tea made of the leaves works great for curing headaches.
7. Abdominal cramps– The flowers of the tree
boiled for tea are a good antiseptic agent and also work well for treating
abdominal cramps.
8. Pain Blocker – Kerson leaves made into
tea are great for pain because they block pain receptors, a good antinociceptive
agent similar to opiates.
9. Antioxidants–The leaves contain
antioxidants, made into tea protect the heart from heart attacks, because it
prevents inflammation which leads to myocardial infarction.
10. Vitamins and minerals –Other
than fiber, Kerson Fruit has a lot of vitamins and minerals like carbs,
protein, calcium and phosphorus for strong bones, water, iron for anemia and
B-Vitamins for vitality and good mood.
Jack Fruit or "Langka"
The jack fruit is a widely cultivated and popular food item throughout the tropical regions of the world. The flesh of the jack fruit is starchy and fibrous and is a source of dietary fiber. The flavor is comparable to a combination of apple, pineapple, mango, and banana. The seeds from ripe fruits are edible, are said to have a milky, sweet taste, and may be boiled, baked, or roasted. When roasted, the flavor of the seeds is comparable to chestnuts. Seeds are used as snacks either by boiling or fire roasting, or to make desserts. Ripe jack fruit is naturally sweet with subtle flavoring. It can be used to make a variety of dishes, including custards, cakes, sometimes seeded, fried, or freeze-dried and sold as jack fruit chips. Here is my idea for the future.
"JACK FRUIT OR LANGKA PASTE"
The idea that I have using the jack fruit as paste will be convenient for those countries that doesn't have jack fruit. It can also be added to breads, desserts and dishes. It comes in two flavors: the ripe and unripe jack fruit paste. I personally don't like to eat the unripe jack fruit most especially when it is added to dishes just like the "Kadyos" that I ate because I like to eat them raw. So my solution would be to make it into paste so that it can give a sweet and aromatic flavor to any food.
Here are the nutritional benefits of Jack Fruit or Langka:
1. Strengthen
Immune System
Jackfruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful nutrient which helps protect against viral and bacterial infections. Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system function by supporting the white blood cells function. One cup of jackfruit can supply the body a very good amount of this powerful antioxidant.
Jackfruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful nutrient which helps protect against viral and bacterial infections. Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system function by supporting the white blood cells function. One cup of jackfruit can supply the body a very good amount of this powerful antioxidant.
2.
Protect
against Cancer
In addition to containing vitamin C, jackfruit is also rich in phytonutrients such aslignans, isoflavones and saponins which have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. These phytonutrients may help eliminate cancer-causing free radicals from the body and slow the degeneration of cells that can lead to degenerative diseases.
In addition to containing vitamin C, jackfruit is also rich in phytonutrients such aslignans, isoflavones and saponins which have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. These phytonutrients may help eliminate cancer-causing free radicals from the body and slow the degeneration of cells that can lead to degenerative diseases.
3.
Aids
in healthy digestion
Jackfruit is also known to contain anti-ulcer properties which help cure ulcers and digestive disorders. In addition, the present of high fiber in the jackfruit prevents constipation and helps in smooth bowel movements. These fibers also offer protection against colon mucous membrane by removing the driving away the carcinogenic chemicals from the large intestine (colon).
Jackfruit is also known to contain anti-ulcer properties which help cure ulcers and digestive disorders. In addition, the present of high fiber in the jackfruit prevents constipation and helps in smooth bowel movements. These fibers also offer protection against colon mucous membrane by removing the driving away the carcinogenic chemicals from the large intestine (colon).
4.
Maintain
a Healthy Eye and Skin
Jackfruit contains vitamin A, a powerful nutrient which known to maintain a healthy eye and skin. It also helps prevent vision-related problems such as macular degeneration and night blindness.
Jackfruit contains vitamin A, a powerful nutrient which known to maintain a healthy eye and skin. It also helps prevent vision-related problems such as macular degeneration and night blindness.
5.
Boost
Energy
Jack fruit is considered as an energy generating fruit due to the presence of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose which give you an almost immediate energy boost. Although Jack fruit is energy rich fruit but it contains no saturated fats or cholesterol making it one of healthy fruit to savor!
Jack fruit is considered as an energy generating fruit due to the presence of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose which give you an almost immediate energy boost. Although Jack fruit is energy rich fruit but it contains no saturated fats or cholesterol making it one of healthy fruit to savor!
6.
Lower
High Blood Pressure
Potassium contain in Jack fruit has been found to be helpful in the lowering of blood pressure and thus reducing the risk of heart attack as well as stroke.
Potassium contain in Jack fruit has been found to be helpful in the lowering of blood pressure and thus reducing the risk of heart attack as well as stroke.
7.
Control
Asthma
The root of Jack fruit has been found to help those who suffer from asthma. Boiling the jackfruit root and its extract has been found to control asthma.
The root of Jack fruit has been found to help those who suffer from asthma. Boiling the jackfruit root and its extract has been found to control asthma.
8.
Strengthen
the Bone
Jackfruit is rich in magnesium, a nutrient which important in the absorption of calcium and work with calcium to help strengthen the bone and prevent bone related disorders such as osteoporosis
Jackfruit is rich in magnesium, a nutrient which important in the absorption of calcium and work with calcium to help strengthen the bone and prevent bone related disorders such as osteoporosis
9.
Prevent
Anemia
Jack fruit also contains iron which helps to prevent anemia and also helps in proper blood circulation in our body.
Jack fruit also contains iron which helps to prevent anemia and also helps in proper blood circulation in our body.
10. Maintain a Healthy Thyroid
Copper plays an important role in the thyroid metabolism, especially in hormone production and absorption and Jack fruit is loaded with this important micro-mineral.
Copper plays an important role in the thyroid metabolism, especially in hormone production and absorption and Jack fruit is loaded with this important micro-mineral.
"Crispy Chicken Nails"
I don't originally own the idea on how this dish is made but I've got to say that I want to try it personally. Yes, you have heard it right this is made from chicken nails those sharp, pointed parts that usually end up in the thrash bin. You don’t need a graphic imagination to realize that feet are one of the dirtiest parts of the body—be it in chickens or humans. Yet, most of us won’t mind eating chicken feet either as "adobo or sinigang" or barbecued. For some people, however, the term “waste not, want not” also means that no part of the chicken, including its nails, is ignored. In fact, an episode of "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" featured how to properly clean, prepare, and fry the breaded chicken nails. The taste test generated positive feedback so if you’re in the mood for experimentation, crispy chicken nails is definitely a must-try. I don't think this dish has a nutritional value but I bet its fun and exciting to eat. Who knows, maybe this will be commercially available someday.
Here is a link to that video just in case you are interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsgmBGX-WP0
