A nutritionist shares the health benefits of including bamboo shoots in your diet. It improves your gut health, protects your heart, makes your skin glow, and makes your bones stronger.
New Delhi,renew: February 23, 2023 at 17:20 IST
Bamboo shoots are rich in phytosterols, which are ideal for lowering harmful LDL, or bad cholesterol. (Photo courtesy: Getty Images)
by Daphne Clarence: Bamboo shoots are one of the most nutritious foods and are very helpful for the overall development of the body. With temperatures fluctuating daily, experts recommend eating a healthy diet to boost immunity, improve cardiovascular health and maintain blood pressure is key to staying healthy this season.
According to nutritionist Lovneet Batra, including bamboo shoots in your diet can improve your gut health, protect your heart, make your skin glow, and make your bones stronger.
“Bamboo shoots have a huge role as a health food because they contain high levels of protein, amino acids, carbohydrates and many important minerals and vitamins, and are very low in fat to keep us healthy,” the expert said in wrote on Instagram.
Health Benefits of Bamboo Shoots
help digestion
This vegetable is relatively high in cellulose, up to 4%, which increases bowel movements and aids digestion.
“It also prevents constipation and reduces body fat. It also acts as a prebiotic, which means they fuel the good bacteria in your gut,” says the nutritionist.
promote heart health
Bamboo shoots are rich in phytosterols, which are ideal for lowering harmful LDL, or bad cholesterol. This improves circulation and promotes overall cardiovascular health. Lovneet Batra is mentioned due to the high potassium content in bamboo which helps maintain normal blood pressure and is known as a heart-protecting vegetable.
Aids in collagen synthesis
This vegetable is rich in silica. “Silica is the third most spilled element in the body after zinc and iron. Silica increases tissue levels of hydroxyproline, a key amino acid required for collagen and elastin synthesis, ’ she wrote.
Essential for bone health
Bamboo shoots are rich in calcium and manganese, which increase bone density and strength. Plus, they're high in vitamin C, which helps absorb other minerals that are essential for bone health.
help with weight loss
Bamboo shoots are low in calories but high in fiber, making them a great addition to a healthy weight loss diet. “Fiber can help slow gastric emptying, keeping you fuller longer between meals,” writes the nutritionist.
