Durian

Durian can be considered as a dangerous fruit and have an awful sulfuric smell. It is well known as "King of the Fruits". But people find this fruit either to be repulsive or addictive. You either 'love it' or 'hate it'. Not many people know that durians contain a significant source of carbohydrates and fats but proteins as well.

Durian is banned from some parts of the public areas because of the smell, while some health organisation discourage people from eating more than two sections of durian per day as there are some cases where people die from excessive durian intake. Many people are killed each year by durians falling from trees.

Durians can be found at any local Asian market. A typical durian has 5 sections of fruit. When ripe, a seam should be visible down the outside of each section of the shell. To eat, pull apart along the shell seams and remove the yellow pod of fruit inside.

Health Benefits

1. Blood - A strong blood cleanser

2. Mood - Contains high levels of the amino acid tryptophan, known to alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and create feelings of euphoria, by raising levels of serotonin in the brain.

3. Muscles - A good muscle builder. Contains high levels of soft proteins.

4. Sexual Function - Asian legends say that durian is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Nutrients

Carbohydrates - 65.8 g
Copper - 0.5 mg
Fats - 13 g (A good source of monounsaturated fat)
Fiber - 9.2 g
Iron - 1 mg
Magnesium - 72.9 mg
Manganese - 0.8 mg
Potassium - 1060 mg
Protein/Amino Acids - 3.6 g (Contains higher levels of protein than most other fruits.)
Sulfur - N/A (Known for it's sulfuric odor.)
Vitamin B6 - 0.8 mg
Vitamin B9/Folate - 87.5 mcg
Vitamin C - 47.9 mg

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