A little known fact about Taro is that it increases sperm production. Taro contains Arginine and this amino acid helps increase sperm production. A 2018 study also proved that the Taro increased Testosterone levels. These are just to name a few. Read on to see the various benefits of eating this vegetable.
Every part of the Taro plant is edible. It is full of nutrition and tasty. However, as healthy as the Taro may be, it is dangerous when it is raw. The plant is heavy with calcium oxalate, an ingredient associated with Gout and Kidney stones. So ensure that every part of the plant is well cooked before it is served.
The Taro is higher than the common potato in calories, but don't let that dissuade you from using this lovely vegetable. While the taro root is higher in calories than potatoes, it contains about 3 times the dietary fiber. 100 grams of the taro root offers 11 percent of the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)of dietary fiber, which is beneficial for optimum digestion. Unlike the potato, it has a low glycemic index, which means that it does not cause blood sugar levels to spike after consumption. It ranks in the "low" category, with an index of 18. Potato, on the other hand, ranks "high" with an index of 111. As far as taste is concerned, the taro has a delicious nutty flavor that the entire family will enjoy.
Now for the most important part. What can we do with the plant that is good for the stomach as well as the tongue? I was quite surprised to see the various ways in which people cook the vegetable. Ranging from chutnies, pakoras, dimsums to stir fries, you could safely consume this nutritious vegetable 2-3 times a week without getting bored.
Before we start adding this ingredient to our shopping list, it is important to go through some points that we need to keep in mind.
Taro contains oxalic acid and the acridity of the leaves and corms is known to cause irritation of the skin and mouth. Also the high levels or prolonged consumption of oxalic acid can produce physical side effects. If you cook the taro properly, you can reap the benefits without worrying about side effects.
The Taro is higher than the common potato in calories, but don't let that dissuade you from using this lovely vegetable. While the taro root is higher in calories than potatoes, it contains about 3 times the dietary fiber. 100 grams of the taro root offers 11 percent of the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)of dietary fiber, which is beneficial for optimum digestion. Unlike the potato, it has a low glycemic index, which means that it does not cause blood sugar levels to spike after consumption. It ranks in the "low" category, with an index of 18. Potato, on the other hand, ranks "high" with an index of 111. As far as taste is concerned, the taro has a delicious nutty flavor that the entire family will enjoy.
Before we start adding this ingredient to our shopping list, it is important to go through some points that we need to keep in mind.
Taro contains oxalic acid and the acridity of the leaves and corms is known to cause irritation of the skin and mouth. Also the high levels or prolonged consumption of oxalic acid can produce physical side effects. If you cook the taro properly, you can reap the benefits without worrying about side effects.
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