Breadfruit is a starchy fruit with a bread-like texture when cooked. High in complex carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids (unusual for a starchy food). The resistant starch content in unripe breadfruit is significant. Low glycemic index for a starchy food.
Fresh at Caribbean grocery stores. Canned available online. Increasingly available at farmers markets in tropical and subtropical US climates (Hawaii, Florida, Southern California).
The omega-3 content is unusual for a starchy vegetable and clinically meaningful for the APEX population's cardiovascular needs. The resistant starch in unripe breadfruit functions identically to green plantain — prebiotic for gut health, lower glycemic impact. Potassium at the levels in breadfruit directly supports blood pressure reduction in the DASH protocol mechanism.
Roasted: cut in half, brush with oil, roast at 400F until tender and caramelized. Boiled: peel, cube, boil 20-25 minutes until tender. Use as a potato substitute or in stews. Canned breadfruit available online and at Caribbean stores. Fresh available at Caribbean grocery stores.
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