Effects of taro, can eating taro lose weight?

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Taro is a familiar and nutritious potato in Vietnam. Many people like to eat taro because it is not only delicious but also has many health benefits such as supporting weight loss, fighting constipation, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood cholesterol,...

1. Nutritional composition of taro Taro belongs to the Ray family, has female and baby tubers. Unlike taro or sweet potato, taro tubers are smaller, have more tubers and more starch. In our country, some popular varieties of taro are mountain taro, white taro, white vertical taro,...
In taro, there are many essential nutrients such as: Protein, fat, fiber, starch , fructose, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin,... Taro is easy to see, high in fiber, which enhances nutrient absorption and supports Better digestion, prevent constipation. In addition, taro is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals for the body with many health benefits.
2. Effects of taro The regular consumption of taro gives users many benefits such as:
Good for the heart: Taro contains many healthy minerals such as potassium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cells and body fluids, contributing to the regulation of heart rhythm. For people with high blood pressure, potassium also has a stabilizing effect and reduces blood pressure; Aids in digestion: Taro is one of the richest sources of fiber. 100g of taro provides 4.1g of fiber, equivalent to 11% of the body's daily fiber requirement. In addition, taro also contains complex carbohydrates, which slow down the digestive process. It has a laxative effect, effectively preventing constipation; Improves immune system: Taro is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which help improve the body's immune system, preventing many dangerous diseases; Support treatment of kidney inflammation: Taro has a large content of vitamins and phosphorus, good for people with kidney inflammation. People with this disease can add taro to their daily diet (cooking taro water spinach soup, taro meat soup) but the seasoning is lighter than usual. In addition, patients can also eat taro porridge cooked with a little sugar to support the treatment of chronic kidney disease; Prevent body weakness: Energy needs from glucose need to account for 60-70% of the total energy put into the body. Taro is a food containing a lot of glucose, providing a lot of energy to nourish nerve cells and prevent weakness in the body. Those who have just woken up, the thin and weak, the weak body should eat taro root soup or meat-based taro soup so that the body can quickly recover.

3. Can eating taro help you lose weight? In 100g of taro contains about 115 calories. The energy requirement in an adult is about 2000 calories/day. So is eating taro fat? The answer is no.
The main ingredients in taro are mainly starch, vitamins and essential minerals in the body. So, when you eat taro, you will feel full faster and longer. From there, you can reduce the amount of food and junk food loaded into the body, bringing better weight loss results. In addition, the fiber in taro also stimulates the metabolism, helping the body to eliminate excess fat and accumulated fat, especially in the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. So eating taro can help with weight loss quite well.
4. Some notes when eating taro Taro is one of the best pregnancy foods for pregnant women. It is nutritious, low in calories, easy to eat, and can be processed into many delicious dishes. In addition, taro also works to treat swelling, pain, burns or diseases related to bones and joints. However, pregnant women should only eat taro in a reasonable and sufficient amount on the advice of a doctor.
Taro contains a lot of sugar and starch, the glycemic index is up to 58. So this food is not good for diabetics. Diabetics should limit eating taro.
5. How to make some nutritious dishes from taro 5.1 Pork bone stewed taro The pork bone stew with taro has a low leprosy effect, used for people with allergic rashes or sore limbs. Patients should eat twice a day. How to do it as follows:
Prepare: 60g taro, 100g shin bone or pig's spine; How to do: Peel, wash taro; Cut pork bones into short pieces. Next, put the ingredients in a pot, add salt, water and spices, simmer for 2 hours.

5.2 Taro crab soup Taro crab soup is good for people with restless mood, little sleep, poor appetite. When cooked, use within a day, use within 2-3 days. How to do it as follows:
Prepare: 60g taro, 200g field crab and 1 bunch of spinach; How to do: Remove the bibs and shells of field crabs, then wash, pound and filter the water, add salt and pepper to taste. With taro, you shave off the skin, wash, and cut into pieces to taste. As for the vegetables, take the leaves and young stems, remove the roots, cut off the pieces and wash them. Next, put the potatoes in the crab water, cook until the potatoes are soft, then add the vegetables, cook until just cooked. 5.3 Other remedies from taro. Cure diarrhea and dysentery: Prepare 30g of taro leaves, 30g of carrots and a few cloves of garlic. After that, put it in the pot, make it drinkable water; Anti-toxic throat pine: Prepare 15-20g taro, 50g goji berry root. Then, put the above ingredients in a pot, sharpen for 2 hours, decant for clear water, drink once a day. Should be taken continuously for 60 days. This medicine is used for patients with tumors in the oropharynx. Taro has many health benefits, so it has been added to the menu of many Vietnamese families. Housewives can process this food into many different dishes to enrich the family tray. At the same time, people with diabetes should pay attention to limit eating taro to avoid the risk of severe disease.

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