Tiếng ViệtTaro is also popular foods in Vietnamese kitchens. If you have a habit of choosing to eat this type of potato, then rejoice because it is very good for health.
Balance the sugar levels in blood
People who eat foods with a low glycemic index are at a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes. Taro has a naturally occurring low glycemic index that helps diabetics effectively control sugar levels.
Taro also helps balance blood sugar levels, reduce and control lipids and triglycerides, thus helping to lose weight and maintain a body mass index – BMI. It has enough nutrients like protein, calcium, thiamine, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin C, to maintain good skin and overall health.
Improve digestive health
Taro is high in fiber. They are an essential source for improving digestive health, as it helps the stool move easily through the intestines. Consuming enough fiber helps prevent constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. It also controls appetite, because we feel fuller.
Because our bodies cannot efficiently digest resistant fiber or starch, they last longer in our intestines. When fiber reaches the colon, they are swallowed by bacteria, promoting good bacteria growth.
Preventing cancer
Taro contains polyphenols as complex plant-derived compounds; They are natural antioxidants that have many health benefits, including the ability to prevent cancer.
Quercetin is the main polyphenol found in taro, which is also an important component of apples, onions and tea. Quercetin can act as a ‘chemical’, because they can stop the growth of cancer cells. It has antioxidant properties that prevent any damage from oxidation. It also helps apoptotic to prevent the proliferation of cancer cells at different stages.
According to an experiment done in vitro, taro cells can stop the growth of certain prostate and breast cancer cell lines.
Prevent heart disease
Taro contains a good amount of starch and fiber. Doctors recommend good fiber absorption to prevent cardiovascular and coronary diseases. Fiber plays an essential role in reducing LDL, which is bad cholesterol. The resistant starch in taro skull has many metabolic benefits. It reduces insulinemia response, improves whole-body insulin sensitivity, increases food satisfaction and reduces fat storage.
It helps the blood not to get clogged, thus keeping the heart healthy and functioning stably.
Promote body immunity
Taro and other starch crops play an important role in boosting immunity. They have many nutritional and health benefits. They are antioxidants, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory, hypoglycemic and antibacterial.
All of these properties can be combined with the bioactive compounds present in taro, namely phenolic compounds, glycoalkaloids, saponins, phytic acid and bioactive proteins. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals in the body and prevent cell damage.
Enhances blood circulation
Taro contains resistant starch, which is usually not properly digested in the small intestine and is introduced into the large intestine. Resistant starch acts as a substrate that facilitates the fermentation and production of fatty acids. It has loads of health benefits. The postprandial blood glucose and insulin response decreases, blood cholesterol and triglycerides are lowered and improve whole-body insulin levels. Therefore keeping the blood vessels free to operate, minimizing obstruction.
Promote healthy skin
Vitamin A, vitamin E and antioxidants are found in taro, which promotes beautiful skin. Both vitamins and antioxidants rejuvenate damaged cells and reduce wrinkles and blemishes. They can also fight free radical damage and promote healthy skin by interfering with intracellular signaling, responsible for skin damage.
Therefore, they provide functional protection from inflammation or wrinkles.
Helps to lose weight
Taro contains a ratio of fiber. Consuming soluble or insoluble fiber increases post-meal satisfaction and reduces hunger because fiber prevents the stool from sticking to help them move around the intestine slowly. Fiber helps us stay full longer and thus consumes fewer calories.
Possessing anti-aging properties
Because taro is rich in antioxidants. It naturally helps with the slow aging process of cells. Antioxidants repair damaged cells and replace them with new ones, thus keeping the body youthful for longer. They can also fight some diseases, as well as protect UV rays.
Promotes metabolism of muscles
Taro is a rich source of magnesium and vitamin E. Both of these substances help boost metabolism and maintain normal muscle function. Magnesium in the reduced diet will reduce the level of physical activity. It can improve gait speed, jumping performance, grip strength … Vitamin E helps to cope with muscle fatigue and contractile properties. Taro also contains carbohydrates that are essential for muscle recovery and energy after an intense workout.
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