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7 Amazing Health Benefits of Taro root (Colocasia)

7 years ago | Dieting Right
DESCRIPTION
Colocasia-Chamadumpa is a starchy globular fleshy taproot of aroid family. Its crunchy, underground root, known as corm, is one of the popular edible root vegetables in Malaysia and India, is used by people as a leaf and root vegetable. Taro is extremely healthy and good for us to eat. Here are 7 amazing health benefits of Taro root (Colocasia).

1. Digestive Health
The high level of dietary fiber found in taro root makes it very important for supporting our gastrointestinal health.

2. Cancer Prevention
High levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants boost our immune system and help eliminate dangerous free radicals from our system.

3. Controls Diabetes
Dietary fiber can also help lower the chances of developing diabetes because it regulates the release of insulin and glucose in the body.

4. Lowers Blood Pressure
Has elevated levels of Potassium, which manages blood pressure level as well as reduces the chance of hypertension.

5. Boosts Immune System
Vitamin C is found in taro roots which help to encourage immune system to create more white blood cells.

6. Anti- Aging
Good antioxidants that are useful to protect against diseases and slow down the aging process.

7. Heart Health
Taro roots can give 19% of the daily required Vitamin E that is required to prevent the risks of a heart attack.

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