Get to know “Luk Ja”, a chewy fruit, along with its benefits and precautions.

The palm fruit is a native fruit that grows in the mangrove forests of the South. It has a sweet, juicy, chewy texture and is high in energy and fiber. However, it should be eaten in moderation to avoid negative health effects.

What is Luk Jan ?

Nypa fruit or nipa fruit is the seed of the nipa tree (Nypa fruticans) found in the mangrove forests of the southern region. It has a เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย clear, soft, chewy texture and a slightly sweet taste. It is popularly eaten fresh with shaved ice or used in making traditional desserts.

What are the benefits of the palm fruit ?

Provides energy from natural sugars

Palm fruit contains natural carbohydrates that provide energy to the body immediately after eating.

Helps quench thirst and cool down

Local people often eat chilled palm fruits to cool down the body and refresh themselves in hot and humid weather.

Contains dietary fiber that is good for the digestive system.

The pulp of the palm fruit contains fiber that helps stimulate bowel movements, making it suitable for people who have constipation problems.

How to choose and eat the palm fruit to get the benefits

• Select the young fruits that are firm, not mushy, with no bruises or rotten smell.
  
• Wash thoroughly before eating, especially if purchased from a fresh or floating market.
  

Precautions for eating palm fruit

• Beware of sugar content: Palm fruits are high in natural sugars. Eating too much can lead to excess calories, weight gain, or spikes in blood sugar levels.
  
• Risk of diarrhea: If not washed properly or stored for a long time.
  
• Diabetics should be careful: Eat palm fruit in moderation or consult your doctor first, especially if taken with very sweet syrup.

The palm fruit is a sweet and refreshing mangrove fruit that is full of energy and fiber. However, you should be careful about cleanliness and the amount you eat to get the most benefit without any negative effects.