Durian-mangosteen pairing benefits health, research finds

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Summertime in Thailand can be torture in the heat, but it is also the best time of year to tuck into the abundance of local fruit, particularly durian, which is dubbed the ‘King of Fruit’. Packed with nutrients, minerals, vitamins and dietary fibre, durian also has a high sugar content, which can cause blood sugar to spike. However, pairing the durian with mangosteen– popularly called the ‘Queen of Fruit’ – can benefit the health, according to a study by Mahidol University’s Institute of Nutrition.

 

“Most people believe that mixing durian and mangosteenhelps reduce body heat as durian can cause body temperature to rise. Mangosteen, on the other hand, has a cooling effect. That long-held belief had never been properly studied so we decided to conduct research to prove the benefits of the combination,” says Assoc Prof Kunchit Judprasong, who leads the research team.

 

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His team found that the percentage of average glycemic response index (GRI) of the combination of durians and mangosteens amongst healthy people was “low” in terms of the glycemic index (GI), the ranking of foods with carbohydrates according to their ability to raise blood sugar levels.

 

Foods that have low GI values are broken down slowly and thus help keep blood sugar levels steady. They may also help the individual to feel fuller for longer, the academic notes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/durian-mangosteen-pairing-benefits-health-research-finds/

 

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[RichardColeman]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Packed with nutrients, minerals, vitamins and dietary fibre,

Yes, just a shame it smells like .........................

[SAFETY FIRST]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

'King of Fruit’

I eat any fruit that's in season, and I eat a lot of fruit. 

 

Very lucky here in Thailand, fruit is so cheap. 

 

God's food ????

[hotchilli]

Mangosteen is one of the top health fruits for cancer.

Durian I just can't stop gagging..

[Happy Howard]

8 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Yes, just a shame it smells like .........................

I don't find the smell offensive not like in Singapore and the taste is delicious