Colocasia esculalent-Taro

In South Africa is called Amadumbe pronounced as Ama(like Amazon) dumbe (doom) be(bear).Taro will be discussed the Countries of Origin in Part 2.

Nutritional Value
It consists of more than 71% of starch,sugar, protein,Vitamins C,E,B6

Benefits of Eating Taro
It is the source  of dietary 
Carbohydrates which is good for the digestion and contribute to weight loss.  It consists of Manganese, Potassium,Copper, Phosphorus,Folate and 185 Calories.

How do you Prepare it?
After boiling  with 2 to 3 tablespoon salt remove the outer skin which is edible,fried or baked chips.
You can grate it and put it on pancakes 
The leaves can be used in the tea  form.
Taro buns
Taro in Soup.

Other Benefits
It is known as starch resistant.
It is good for People who have  diabetes.
It reduces heart diseases.
It reduces blood sugar.
It is an excellent source of fibre.
It is an  excellent source of fibre.
It is able to stop breast and prostate cancer cells.
It lowers the insulin.
Gut bacteria ferment the fibres in the Colon.

Next post:
Where to buy Taro?

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