Intake of cassava could improve our health in these ways
Posted on: 09/Apr/2019 10:16:42 AM
Mostly present in South America, cassava is a woody shrub and it belongs to the family called ‘Euphorbiaceae’. This cassava is also known as yuca and sometimes it is called as manioc or Brazilian arrowroot etc. It is worthy to note that this cassava is cultivated for its starchy tuberous root rich in carbohydrates. When dried to a powder, then cassava is called as tapioca and its fried granular form is called as garri. The surprising piece of information is cassava is the staple food in most developing nations due to its high nutrient contents. Those who are allergic to certain food or gluten could consume cassava as it is nut free, grain free etc
There are certain ingredients present in cassava and they are carbohydrates, dietary fibres, sugars, protein, water, vitamin C, B2, folate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium etc. Consumption of cassava is highly beneficial for our health in many ways.
Health benefits of intake of cassava are
Helps in the weight loss:
It is important to mention that the presence of dietary fibres as well as low calories could keep us full for long time periods. This would stop us from eating unnecessarily. By this excess weight could be lost.
Migraines could be cured:
For curing headaches and migraines, presence of vitamin B2 and C is important. Intake of cassava could reduce migraine attacks in us to a huge extent.
Good for digestion:
This is also one important health benefit of intake of cassava. By absorbing all the toxins deposited in our intestines, insoluble fibre plays a major role. There would be reduction in inflammation inside our digestive tracts.
Good for eye health:
Our body could get much needed minerals as well as vitamins by the intake of cassava. By consuming cassava having vitamin A, our eyesight could e improved. Poor eye sight or blindness that could develop in our later stages is avoided.
Wounds get treated:
The amazing point is the root, stem and leaves of cassava plant are highly beneficial to treat wounds in us. By preventing the infection of the wounds, cassava does superbly. Healing of the wounds takes place faster.
Fever is treated:
We all get fever and it is said that consumption of cassava by boiling along with cassava leaves could be highly efficient to treat fevers in us. The point is decoction could be made using cassava and cassava leaves and could be consumed to lower the temperature.
