Kapanlagi.com - Jengkol or known as jering, is one type of legume plant. And it has become one of the popular dishes in Indonesia. Although it may seem simple with its pungent odor, the benefits of jengkol are actually numerous, KLovers.
Despite its pungent odor, jengkol is actually good for the body's health. Not only for health, but it is also very beneficial for skin beauty. However, excessive consumption of jengkol should be avoided as it can cause poisoning.
What are the benefits of jengkol for health and beauty? Let's check it out, KLovers, as reported from various sources.
1. Jengkol Content
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Before looking at the benefits of jengkol, it's good for you to see the extraordinary contents of this unpleasant-smelling bean. And here are some healthy contents of 100 grams of jengkol:
Protein 23.3 grams
Vitamin C 80 mg
Iron 4.7 grams
Calcium 140 mg
Phosphorus 166.7 mg
Carbohydrates
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Alkaloids
Essential oil
Steroids
Glycosides
Tannins
Saponins
High fiber
With the numerous contents possessed by jengkol, it's no wonder that the benefits of jengkol for body health are also very numerous. And it becomes one type of legume that can nourish the body with its many contents.
2. Overcoming Gastric
The first benefit of jengkol is that it can overcome gastric problems. This condition, which causes stomach acid to rise, can be experienced by anyone. And someone who has gastric problems usually experiences it because they are late in consuming food or eat something wrong.
The symptoms experienced by someone with gastric problems include nausea, a burning sensation in the stomach, tightness in the chest, vomiting, and even headaches. However, you can overcome gastric problems by consuming jengkol. This is because jengkol contains nutrients in the form of enzymes that play an important role in protecting the stomach lining from injuries caused by stomach acid.
3. Overcoming Anemia
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In addition to stomach ulcers, jengkol can also prevent anemia or blood deficiency disease, KLovers. Anemia is indeed one of the diseases caused by a lack of red blood cells or red blood cells that do not function properly in the body. This causes a decrease in oxygen flow to the organs.
The symptoms experienced by anemia sufferers are fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, or rapid heartbeat. There are many foods that can be consumed to overcome anemia, one of which is jengkol.
This is because jengkol contains high iron content. Meanwhile, iron in the body plays a role in supporting the production of red blood cells. Therefore, blood levels in the body will be maintained by consuming jengkol.
4. Good for Heart Health
Although it is one of the simple foods, it turns out that jengkol is very good for heart health, KLovers. This is because jengkol contains diuretic properties. This property allows jengkol to have the ability to assist in the process of excreting fine urine, which is good for heart patients.
In addition, the antioxidant content in jengkol is also able to prevent toxins from entering the heart vessels. So by consuming jengkol, you will get natural heart health.
5. Medicine for Diabetes Patients
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In addition to providing nutrition to the heart, it turns out that the benefits of jengkol can also be a good medicine for diabetes patients, KLovers. Diabetes often becomes a specter because it can trigger complications of diseases caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
That is why for diabetes patients, it is mandatory to choose foods so that blood sugar in the body does not rise drastically. And one of the foods that can be a medicine for diabetes patients is jengkol. This is because jengkol can control blood sugar levels, so it is very good for consumption by diabetes patients.
In addition, jengkol contains safe sugars for diabetes patients. Not only that, the content of jengkolat acid in jengkol is also believed to help prevent diabetes. So this food is very safe to consume for those of you who have a history of diabetes.
6. Nourishing Bones and Teeth
Not only milk or fruit, it turns out that jengkol also has very good benefits for bones and teeth. This is because jengkol contains high levels of calcium and phosphorus. To make bones and teeth stronger and prevent them from becoming brittle, these two substances are needed.
In fact, both of these substances are very good at preventing osteoporosis. Even jengkol is also very good for consumption by children who are in the growth period, so that their bones and teeth can be well-nourished.
7. Good for Pregnant Women and Fetus
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More specifically, it turns out that jengkol's benefits for health are also good for pregnant women and their fetuses. Jengkol, which is rich in protein, phosphorus, and calcium, will help accelerate the process of forming and growing bone and tooth tissue in the fetus.
Meanwhile, for pregnant women, the iron in jengkol will keep them away from anemia or blood deficiency. In addition, the high fiber content in jengkol can also keep pregnant women away from constipation.
8. Good for Pregnant Women
Not only good for pregnant women, it turns out that jengkol is also very good to consume for pregnant women, KLovers. Jengkol is one of the foods that is high in vitamin C content, so it can help improve the body's immune system.
Moreover, vitamin C is very much needed by breastfeeding mothers as a supporter of the immune system, especially when the body feels tired. So if you are breastfeeding, it is good to consume jengkol to maintain the mother's nutrition.
9. Preventing Various Chronic Diseases
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Jengkol can even prevent various chronic diseases that are dangerous to the body, KLovers. This is because jengkol contains high antioxidants. So by consuming jengkol, you can prevent the growth of cancer, because antioxidants are the right content to fight free radicals in the body.
You can find various antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids in jengkol. The various antioxidants possessed by jengkol have the ability to protect the body from the dangers of heart disease and other metabolic disorders.
10. Overcoming Bloated Stomach
In fact, jengkol can overcome a bloated stomach and even weight loss, KLovers. Although not many people know this, the benefits of jengkol have been proven. This is because jengkol contains high levels of amino acids and fiber, which can overcome various constipation problems that result in a bloated stomach.
Not only that, but the sugar content in jengkol can also provide benefits in accelerating the body's energy burning, thus reducing fat deposits in the body. So, jengkol is very effective in weight loss.
11. Rejuvenating the Skin
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Not only can it provide health benefits, but jengkol can also provide beauty to your facial skin, KLovers. In fact, the benefits of jengkol can rejuvenate your skin, making it appear brighter and not dull.
This is because jengkol contains vitamin C which is beneficial for maintaining skin health, one of which is rejuvenating the skin from within. This is what makes the facial skin more glowing and no longer dull.
12. Making Smooth Skin
And the last benefit of jengkol is that it can make the skin appear smooth. Although this food has an unpleasant smell, it is able to make your skin smoother, KLovers. This is because jengkol contains a very high protein content.
The protein in jengkol is useful for forming body tissues, especially in skin and hair cells. This organic compound can improve skin elasticity, making the skin appear smoother.
Those are the 11 benefits of jengkol for health and beauty. Although it has an unpleasant smell, jengkol is able to provide many nutrients for the body. However, it is important to remember not to consume jengkol excessively, KLovers. Because this will cause poisoning and is not good for your health.
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