Durian belongs to the Bombacaceae family and is native of south and east Asia and is grown in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, southern Philippines and other Asian countries. Durian is an expensive and exotic fruit referred to as "The king of all fruits". Durian fruit is either loved or hated by those repelled by it's smell.  While almost everyone who has tasted the durian fruit agrees the taste is heavenly, no two ever describes the taste the same.

 

Eating Durian is good for the heath. It is a good source of energy (high calorie), carbohydrates, dietary fiber and protein. The durian fruit has no cholesterol.

 

In Thailand, Durian is banned from many public areas because of the smell. Thailand's Ministry of Health warns against eating more than two sections of durian per day, as people have occasionally been known to die from excessive durian intake. People are killed every year by durians falling from trees.

 

Durian Fruit Potential Benefits

Aggression

Appetite (to curb the appetite)

Pain

Migraines

Premenstrual Syndrome

Bulimia

Parkinsons's Disease

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Nightmares

Stress

Durian fruit helps lower cholesterol and is a strong blood cleanser.

It 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

Durian fruit is a good muscle builder. Contains high levels of soft proteins.

Asian legends say that durian is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Durian Fruit Nutrients

Durian fruit gives you sugar, vitamin C, potassium, tryptophan, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. But consumption should be minimized due to the high-glycemic index that it possesses.