By Asunta Simoloka This is one of my favorite wild fruits, it is known botanically as Azanza garckeana and the common name is jakjak fruit. In Zambia this nutritious fruit goes by ‘amakole’, ‘manego’, ‘matobo’ or African chewing gum Jakjak fruit it is a rich source of calcium which is essential for skeletal health and weight control. Also abundantly present in Jakjak fruit is potassium a nutrient that is vital for fluid balance, nerve impulse function, muscle function and general organ function. These properties of potassium make Jakajak fruit a potent food for controlling blood pressure. Another function of potassium is to metabolize amakole2carbohydrates and this means that Jakjak fruit can effectively counter Diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:42:45 +0000
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