This video explains how green jackfruit flour, when added to everyday foods like roti, helped reduce average blood sugar levels within 90 days, based on clinical evidence presented internationally.
The “Green Gold” Secret: How Jackfruit Can Reverse Fatty Liver and Diabetes
In a world obsessed with superfoods like kale, quinoa, and avocado, we often overlook the treasures in our own backyards. In a powerful TEDx talk, James Joseph, a former Microsoft executive turned “Jackfruit Ambassador,” revealed how one of the world’s largest fruits holds the key to solving some of our modern world’s biggest health crises: Fatty Liver and Type 2 Diabetes.
If you’ve only ever thought of jackfruit as a sweet, sticky fruit or a “meat substitute” in vegan tacos, it’s time to rethink. The true magic lies in the Green (Unripe) Jackfruit.
The Hidden Connection: Why Your Liver Holds the Key
We often treat diabetes by focusing solely on blood sugar, but Joseph points out a critical flaw in this approach. He compares treating diabetes without addressing the liver to “mopping the floor without turning the tap off.”
Before excess food causes damage to the pancreas (leading to diabetes), it gets stored as fat in the liver. Today, one in three people in India including children suffer from fatty liver. The sad truth is that we cannot fix the diabetes epidemic without first fixing the fatty liver epidemic.
The Power of Green Jackfruit Flour
The transition from a high-carb diet to a healthier one is often difficult because it requires giving up staples like rice and roti. This is where Joseph’s innovation comes in: Green Jackfruit Flour.
By drying and grinding unripe jackfruit, Joseph created a neutral-tasting flour that can be added to almost any meal. Here are the science-backed benefits of incorporating this “Green Gold” into your diet:
- Reversing Fatty Liver
Clinical trials have shown staggering results. In a study of patients with various stages of fatty liver, 50% of participants reduced their fatty liver markers in just three months simply by adding jackfruit flour to their rotis. Some even saw their condition move from Grade 3 (severe) down to Grade 2 or Grade 1.
- The “Soluble Fiber” Shield
What makes jackfruit so special? It contains 50% more soluble fiber than oats. This fiber acts as a biological shield, slowing down the absorption of sugar and preventing fat and cholesterol from reaching the liver.
- Preventing Obesity
In preclinical studies, researchers found that replacing just 5% of the calories in a “Western diet” (high-fat, high-sugar) with jackfruit flour completely prevented obesity and liver fat accumulation in subjects. Essentially, it helps “neutralize” the damage of processed foods.
- Managing Blood Sugar
Because green jackfruit is a vegetable (not a fruit yet), it has a much lower glycemic index than rice or wheat. Joseph’s research, published in the Nature journal, confirmed that one tablespoon of this flour at every meal can significantly reduce average blood sugar levels within 90 days.
How to Use It: The “10% Rule”
The best part about this solution is that it doesn’t require a radical lifestyle change. Joseph suggests a simple fortification method:
The Ratio: Replace roughly 10% of your regular flour (like wheat or rice flour) with Green Jackfruit Flour.
The Result: You get the same taste and texture in your rotis, idlis, or breads, but with a massive boost in fiber and a significant reduction in the glycemic load.
A Sustainable Future
With over 2.5 billion jackfruits grown in India alone, this isn’t just a health hack it’s a scalable, sustainable solution to a national health crisis.
As the ancient saying from the land of Vaidya goes, “You are the liver of my liver.” Our ancestors knew the liver was the most beloved organ in the body. By adding a little bit of green jackfruit to our plates, we can finally start treating our livers with the love they deserve.
