When I visited my family in Iraq back in the summer of 1980, one afternoon I observed my grandmother making watermelon rind jam from scratch. Everything she made was from scratch. I was able to quickly lose the freshman 15 I gained from my first year of college before that visit simply by spending the summer there and enjoying my grandmothers home made food with lots of fruits and vegetables. Bye the way, the jam was delicious!
@dyskoverАй бұрын
My digestive system had been problematic for a long time and finally I became blocked and perforated. I came home from the hospital in 2022 with an ostomy. NOW, I can eat pretty much anything w/o blockage! Since regaining muscle control, balance, and stamina, I've become much more attuned to what I eat. I'm grateful for all the help I've received from all the health care professionals that have been so positive and helpful. I haven't eaten meat or sugar or simple carbs (for the most part) in 7 months. No processed food either. I walk every day, drink lots of water, and eat lots of produce. Things are much better in the digestive department! No meds for anything! I'm 76 and going strong, if not a little pompous about it.
@marthasimons7940Ай бұрын
@@dyskover I am going through a continuous bout of diverticulitis and am in my mid 60s. I have been a vegetarian for 53 years. I just go home from 11 days in the hospital. The nurses were great but the Drs really don't know much. I am home and still in pain. Been going on for 3 months and I have been treated with every antibiotic and opioids. I don't drink alcohol, or sugar or processed foods. I have to still wait till Oct. for a colonoscopy. I have lost 30 lbs cuz I am in pain when I eat. The worst part is the anxiety cuz I know the gut brain connection is real. I am doing everything to keep myself calm. I don't know how you lived thru it.
@dyskoverАй бұрын
@@marthasimons7940 That you've been a vegetarian for most of your life and still are having such a problem is kind of surprising to me. I wonder if you've had surgery? I know that the first time I was in the ICU with a blockage I should have been more amenable to an operation, but I hung in there with anti-biotics and finally walked out of the hospital. The next time, 11 yrs later, I was too far gone physically and it took me months to rehab my musculature, balance, even my hearing had suffered but has recovered since re-routing my colon and eliminating part of it. I wish you well.
@shahriahishak334Ай бұрын
Jackfruit is much easier to open when u firstly smear cooking oil onto your knife to avoid the sap from sticking to it. Besides the sweet pods, u can also eat the seeds by first boiling it with a little salt with the skin on. Once boiled, use a knife to peel off the tough skin. The boiled seed is eaten as is or with your salad. Enjoy.
@isagoldfield7393Ай бұрын
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@kalindaburtenshaw4392Ай бұрын
Jack fruit?!?!! Wow-wee! I’ve heard it tastes absolutely fantastic! I’m going to have a go at this. Thank you so much for showing us all this! How exciting! 🎉
@ahvc6180Ай бұрын
Oh, they're delicious!
@aprilblossoms4Ай бұрын
They are amazing. Make sure to oil your knife and use gloves or oil your hands as well. Of course, spread out some old newspapers or any old flyers on the counter before cutting jackfruit. It contains sticky sap which is a pain to remove. However the fruit is absolutely delicious and worth all that pain. Edit: don’t throw away the seeds. Wash them and let them dry out on the counter. Remove the dry skin that forms and roast the seeds. They are amazing as well.
@bluelotus3750Ай бұрын
They taste like a mix of bananas, mangos, and pineapple imo. Super yummy 😋
@chickentender4037Ай бұрын
There's a smaller version of jackfruit called cempedak, in South-East Asia, like Thailand, Malaysia, etc, that tastes even better. If we were lucky, the local goreng pisang (fried banana) stall would have it.
@kalindaburtenshaw4392Ай бұрын
@@chickentender4037 Thanks for the info. Will ask about it!
@ifthi.opinionАй бұрын
There's plenty of jack fruit in my country Sri Lanka, but never knew all these time that it's so nutritional. From tomorrow onwards i'm going to enjoy it. Thanks for this eye opener.❤
@Chill_JillАй бұрын
I certainly appreciate all the efforts, consistency, love, and knowledge that you put into all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us some of your most valuable time! Much love and appreciation always ❤
@dinamariea61Ай бұрын
This video is amazing, so much important information and points you make, not just this video but all your videos. Please keep them coming! I look forward to every video you do.
@GoogleUser-qz5zvАй бұрын
You've convinced me...NOT to buy fresh jack fruit!!! So much work!!!!
@parisbreakfastАй бұрын
And where to fine it? I’ve never seen it ever
@dgred1610Ай бұрын
@@parisbreakfast Asian grocery
@isagoldfield7393Ай бұрын
@@dgred1610thanks!
@p.burley453328 күн бұрын
This is the ultimate, authoritative guide to selecting a watermelon. Nothing else like it anywhere. Plus, you threw in jackfruit advice as well as fruit vs. vegetable clarity. Amazing. Thank you!
@mslaurateagueАй бұрын
Eating more fruit is what I need for bowel health. Thank you for showing us how to purchase, cut, cook, eat, and store the jackfruit. How much is the fiber’s fruit reduced after cooking? For instance, eating a fresh apple gives me a tummy ache, but I can easily processed a baked apple (no sugar).
@judycallaghan4889Ай бұрын
Put a tsp of chia seeds in your smoothy. Kale, blueberries and strawberries, and soy milk. 😅
@bluelotus3750Ай бұрын
Cooking doesn't hurt the fiber, but you kill all the nutrients by cooking them. Vitamin C and other vitamins are heat sensitive.
@RW-lp9fmАй бұрын
Next one try cut vertically and remove the centre part, so you can remove all the fruits easily.And apply oil to the knives or whatever you used to cut. Less messy.
@marthasimons7940Ай бұрын
To cut jackfruit, I put a liitle coconut oil on my knife, so it doesn't get sticky with the latex from the skin. I grow jackfruit in Florida. I harvest them young to make vegan "meat" and ripe for the fruit alone.
@Just_forfun9140Ай бұрын
Surprise they can grow in FL. Which part of the fruit is used for vegan meat. How can the tree branch hold several fruits on a single stem, each one weighing 30-50lbs.
@isagoldfield7393Ай бұрын
Love this fruit💕
@marthasimons7940Ай бұрын
@@Just_forfun9140 I have several trees that are 30 years old. Lots of branches. The young green jackfruit are used to make mock meat. I pick them when they are the size of a papaya , cut them and steam them, then use them in a curry or shredded in a BBQ sauce.
@juls2334Ай бұрын
Wow thanks for sharing this Dr. Liu! I always wondered about jackfruit! 💗💗💗💗
@flowerpower1248Ай бұрын
Hi Doctor, can you please do a video on night shade foods? Thank you so much. I love your videos!
@hongbeaven4020Ай бұрын
I grow up with eating Jackfruit and love the fruit especially the large seeds. Wish I live close to a grocery carry jackfruits 💙
@moniquedavis7604Ай бұрын
My doctor found a pre cancerous cyst on my pancreas. It really scares me. Sad that something medically has to happen before most of us take action with their health. Well better late than never. I'm eating beans everyday. I put all the color peppers in it along with onions. My digestive system is full of inflammation. I'm hoping the cyst is smaller when I go back to the doctor in months. No more meat and more beans, fruits and veggies.
@amyhoang914011 күн бұрын
Hope you are doing much better. I am praying for your speedy healing, no more cyst on your pancrea. Amen.
@anniekwock846710 күн бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH Dr. Liu for your dedication to teach us about health and nutrition. You go above and beyond - tackling a giant jackfruit live! All of your videos are just amazing - going deep into each aspect of how food affects our health - making it all very accessible and entertaining at the same time. I am learning a LOT and I’m addicted. Please keep making these - you are a wonderful teacher. Sending Aloha from Hawaii!!!!!!
@isagoldfield7393Ай бұрын
I ♥️♥️♥️ jackfruit, it’s the only fruit I know I can eat raw or ripe, it’s delicious either way🥰☀️🌷
@AndyLambg10 күн бұрын
A million thank you for clearing the air about eating too much sweet fruit is bad for insulin sensitivity n diabetic causing. Din kw more fruit helps in cholesterol lowering too. ❤❤ Kudos for ur works, so well researched n explained. One of the best. 😊
@jannellmeagher638Ай бұрын
I have bought Jack fruit dried and eat very small amounts. It was organic as well. I have made a smoothie and threw in small amounts.
@BLdramaClubАй бұрын
Jack Fruits, Apples & Watermelons. bananas reduce antioxidant benefits of other fruits.
@freespirit8635Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@2REMOАй бұрын
I just want to be loved.
@MooooonDemon4 күн бұрын
me 2
@2REMO4 күн бұрын
@@MooooonDemon I love you
@MooooonDemon3 күн бұрын
@@2REMO I love you too
@lawyer196127 күн бұрын
Jaca!!! I love it! When I was a child, I helped mom remove the fruits. Very sticky, I used oil on my hands. The seeds can also be cooked to make marron glacé.😂😂😂
@MrMichaelGutierrezАй бұрын
That was very entertaining. I’m glad I’m not the only one that struggles with opening this blasted fruit…lol😂
@kristy719129 күн бұрын
I love your videos! I am 54 and really concerned about longevity. I have health issues and I am trying to take on some healthier habits. Thank you for your content!
@parisbreakfastАй бұрын
Watermelon starts at 23:00 I’ve never seen a Jackfruit and I dont have a car to transport it. Watermelon is heavy enough to carry home on foot.
@SailorGreenTea18 күн бұрын
12:36, nice
@User-blu-7999Ай бұрын
Thanks Dr. Liu for all the info. on the fruits. I ❤ fruit! The biggest fruit I've had is watermelon. I'll have to try the Jack fruit sometime. Thanks again! 👍🌝
@breemendiolaАй бұрын
When she said, “I am a professional fruit eater!”😂 so cute ❤
@freedom1980sАй бұрын
😂 I feel exactly the same about my watermelons! I can eat a large half also! 😊
@lisalamorey3453Ай бұрын
PLEASE create a cookbook!!
@giovannawebber2275Ай бұрын
Dear doctor, My digestive system is working much better since I am following your tips. Thank you soooooo much! You are the best.❤❤❤❤❤ May I ask you if you could please make a video about how to get healthy lungs.
@dinamariea61Ай бұрын
I tend to have my fruits around breakfast or between meals. I always wondered if it was okay to eat fruit after a meal that was high in protein, fats as well as starch. What do you think? For example, would it be okay to have fruit right after a grain bowl, that has tofu, legumes, steamed greens, and an avocado slice? I just feel like the fruit should be eaten at the beginning of a meal due to the fact it digests quickly or on is own a not with any meals (other then breakfast oatmeal). I would love to learn your thoughts on that. Thank you.
@albeecasas4603Ай бұрын
Thank you & GOD Bless🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@hbkimmi3929Ай бұрын
Thank you for all the information. I love all your videos. I am a diabetic and jackfruit will spike up my sugar.
@cherylstone725617 күн бұрын
It's my next favorite, first favorite is durian fruit
@marcellemerleneriley7551Ай бұрын
I’ve been watching your channel now for the last couple of nights don’t know what to do I don’t sleep at nights because I’ve been having discomfort right at the tip of my stomach in the middle of my breast and sometimes under my breast and sometimes a dull pain on my left side of my upper back and this is keeping awake it’s like am going crazy because I need sleep I sometimes fell weakness in my legs, my cholesterol is also very high, my rheumatologist called me on some blood work that my liver enzymes is low and so is my white blood cell so I need to see a Hemathologist, I am hoping I can get a quick appointment and there’s things I can do to get healthy
@mystiquexmanАй бұрын
Eating too much jackfruit will that increase blood sugar Doctor?
@parisbreakfastАй бұрын
Don’t the seeds go right through you?
@janemarlo4978Ай бұрын
This is exactly my deterrent with squash... I like the various kinds of squash, yet the skin is so hard I feel like I'm going to end up cutting my fingers off trying to split one open before cooking. So... when I get squash it usually ends up rotting and I never use it.
@jpp7728Ай бұрын
Easier to cut the jack fruit lengthwise
@baseddandereАй бұрын
Cant wait to try this someday. Hey I was wondering if you could cover foods or meals if you have Gastroparesis. The diet for that is very limiting. Dr recommend low to no-fiber foods or something called B.R.A.T.(Bread, rice, applesauce, and toast) Mostly bland foods and the categories provided arent nutrient dense to my limited knowledge. Im just looking for something to support me through this journey. Thank you for your awesome work I watch all your videos!
@judychancey5781Ай бұрын
i’m with you, Doctor Liu on how to eat the watermelon.! Plain!
@homodeus871321 күн бұрын
When are people getting ready to go to school and work if we’re sunbathing first thing in the morning.
@zarabezerra9033Ай бұрын
I love it! I can't find here any more up in Indiana. Also we got them in Brazil🇧🇷
@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888Ай бұрын
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Very helpful health information 🌷🌷
@betzib8021Ай бұрын
Where I live I'll never see jackfruit
@EvershiningInJesusАй бұрын
Totally🌟Excellent 🌟🌟 Thank you❤
@jacquelineclauson4891Ай бұрын
Someone buy this Dr a less wobbly table
@scienceislove2014Ай бұрын
Well that's a very non derm doctor thing to say about retinoids.. But retinoids are great and they're very efficient..they can irritate your skin but when that phase is over your skin ages a slower..
@user-co5yp2jr8nАй бұрын
How do germ stay alive on paper? Are germs alive? Will the summer heat or cold weather kill them. I thin some germ die after a day etc.
@NazneenHusainPursenality3 күн бұрын
do dries jackfruit have the same nutrition?
@r.p.8906Ай бұрын
I love watermelon!!
@patticlark4855Ай бұрын
Too many cut up fruit products in the grocery store have contained listeria. Buy the whole fruit.
@paulamoorsАй бұрын
Canned Jack fruit way easier.
@Mama_ToniАй бұрын
It's easier, but it doesn't taste the same. Just like any other canned fruit or vegetable.
@user-lt3db6op1u3 күн бұрын
It is good for people got diabetes eat jack fruit ?
@user-fv1tu5co6mАй бұрын
Are seedless watermelon GMO?
@andylau1322 күн бұрын
yes
@homodeus871321 күн бұрын
Anything that exists without coming from two parents is suspect.
@homodeus871321 күн бұрын
Chew them
@bluewater6113Ай бұрын
Hi Dr. I Iove eating fruit, however, For high triglycerides, and pre diabetic, would eating too much fruit increase triglycerides and blood sugar?
@claremorley9845Ай бұрын
Thanks doctor! ❤🎉😊
@oyandakona5994Ай бұрын
I love jack fruit I ate a lot of it in Tanzania
@Sirapat40416 күн бұрын
I never bought whole thing. It s too much sugar too.
@deniseb2571Ай бұрын
Thanks doc! 🌞
@tall5418Ай бұрын
You certainly don’t have to wash the individual fruit after you remove them from the big fruit.
@sheidara4261Ай бұрын
Hello I wanted to thank you for the amazing videos, I was wondering if you can talk us through CRICKET POWDER and if it is ok to take as a protein supplement
@mercurious6699Ай бұрын
Great video, thank you
@jessicapedroso528Ай бұрын
Watermelon is the best. 👍
@Stardust713-y6eАй бұрын
One day you're saying we get enough protein with a Wfpb diet; the next , you're emphasizing the amount of protein in watermelon.
@ginac2772Ай бұрын
I have never seen fr 8:44 esh jackfruit in the markets where I live. I'll look for frozen
@Dolsie-tv6mhАй бұрын
Okay.
@ellymeikle5906Ай бұрын
Can someone who is diabetic eat jackfruit and watermelon?
@amyb8417Ай бұрын
Diabetic people can eat as much whole fruit as they want. Watch your carbs and sugar other ways. Eat the fruit it will help you heal❤️
@k6600Ай бұрын
Yes but you need to be aware of the glycemic index of your fruits and veggies Choose items that have a lower glycemic index number. Watermelon is a mid level on the index, so eat in moderation.
@levmoses742Ай бұрын
Remember to walk at least 10 minutes after any meal. I have a friend who also uses cinnamon to help lower or prevent spikes. You should see a difference in spike with these hacks.
@amyb8417Ай бұрын
@@k6600 no you don’t
@didikavianto2395Ай бұрын
Yes, Jack fruit is nice fruit but it make high uric acid and inflamation..dont eat too much..
@JoelGonzalez-zf2fw14 күн бұрын
Doesn't clothes block the sun from your body like creams?
@anastasia10017Ай бұрын
skip to 8:00
@nowannabeonthis8522Ай бұрын
I wish you would have actually boiled some jackfruit seeds so we can see what they ook like done. Also, can any of the surrounding fiber of the jackfruit be eaten?
@olgamossine235Ай бұрын
Amen
@homodeus871321 күн бұрын
How watermelon eaters became a racist slur and nobody cared because it helped people survive and thrive in terrible conditions. ❤🙏 It’s a superfood.
@josedelgado773214 күн бұрын
Use plastic gloves to separate meat and seeds.😊
@undergrace180815 күн бұрын
A carnivore diet that includes eating fruits, that’s not a carnivore diet. If a vegan ate animal flesh, they wouldn’t be on a vegan diet.
@Angela-f4gАй бұрын
S0 is canned ok to eat
@2ttrinhАй бұрын
I thought Jack fruits were load of sugar, bad for you.
@danielraymaddenАй бұрын
Genesis 1 God made vegetation to serve as food for man and animal....If you do not value the joy and blessing of gardening....then at least prepare fresh garden vegetables from a local gardener...make friends with a local gardener support their good work...eat from Gods earth garden...
@guldenaydin9918Ай бұрын
🌺
@smeagolllgollumm540914 күн бұрын
😋😋😋😋😋😋
@sublime8728Ай бұрын
god? "...he makes everything perfect"? Sad. What is your evidence god exists?
@deniseb2571Ай бұрын
Oh shut up!
@debrayoung531Ай бұрын
I’m going to discontinue this site it’s gone over the top instead of just simple info which was very personable now it’s become fashionable and overdone sorry😢
@daggettbeaver242Ай бұрын
Fashionable?
@LittleblackbonesАй бұрын
I had it in Vietnam back in the early 2000s and it reminded me of juicy fruit gum