Lots of people like it, even it has a strong smell. The smell of it in our breath can be easily dismiss by eat some rice (not cooked). But the effect of eating petai will still smell in "our toilet" lol.
You all must know that Petai (In Latin name its called Parkia speciosa) as the fruit that makes bad breath. But perhaps many of you do not know that petai contain three natural sugars sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber.
The combination of this content can provide an instant energy boost, but long enough and big enough effect. Research has proven that just two petai seeds provide enough energy for a strenuous ninety minutes.
No wonder the petai is a fruit favored by top athletes. Research also proves that the petai do not only provide energy, but also able to prevent and even overcome several kinds of illnesses and conditions. This makes the petai become one of the important foods in our daily food. (from various sources)
Depression
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a petai. This is because petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. This is what will make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
If you have PMS as 'guests' coming, you do not need this pill or that, quite overcome by eating petai. Vitamin B6 petai contains regulate blood sugar levels, which can help the mood.
Anemia
Containing a high iron, petai can stimulate the production of red blood cells and help in case of anemia.
Constipation
Because of the high in fiber, including petai restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
High blood pressure
This unique tropical fruit is very high potassium, but low in salt, making it perfect for combating high blood pressure. So high that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed the petai fruit to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Nerves
Petai B vitamins in large numbers, so that will help calm the nervous system.
Regulate body temperature
Many other cultures see petai as the fruit of 'cold' that can reduce body temperature and emotions of expectant mothers their children. In the Netherlands, for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Overweight
Research at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were high-pressure jobs.
The report concluded that, to avoid food cravings panic, we need to control blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels constant.
Ulcers
The petai is used as food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smooth. This fruit is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in some severe cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Regulate body temperature
Many other cultures see petai as the fruit of 'cold' that can reduce body temperature and emotions of expectant mothers their children. In the Netherlands, for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (a chaotic emotional illness)
Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood booster, tryptophan.
Smoking
Petai can also help people who want to quit smoking. Vitamin B6 and B12 they contain, along with potassium and magnesium, helps the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal
Stress
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate will increase, so will reduce the levels of potassium in the body. This can be balanced more with the help of high eating potassium petai.
Stroke
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating petai as part of the daily diet would reduce the risk of death from stroke by 40%.
After reading all the above facts then you must believe that the petai is a natural remedy for various diseases. If you compare it with the apple, it has protein, four times more, carbohydrates over twice as much, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice as many vitamins and minerals.
Petai are also rich in potassium and is the fruit with the best food value. So maybe it's time you change the words that had known about the apple becomes: "A Petai a day keeps the doctor away" (eating a petai every day will keep you from your doctor).
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