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Chinese food bamboo shoot natural health benefits and nutrition facts

Chinese food bamboo shoot

Nutrition facts of Chinese food bamboo shoot (per 100 grams)

Calories (kcal) 19                      Fat (g)0.3

Sodium (mg) 0.4                       Magnesium (mg) 1

Protein (g) 2.6                           Carbohydrates (g) 3.7

Potassium (mg) 389                 Phosphorus (mg) 66

Dietary fiber (g) 1.9                  Manganese(mg) 1.16

Calcium (mg) 9                          Niacin (mg) 0.6

Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.08                Selenium(mcg) 0.06

Iron (mg) 0.5                             Vitamin C (mg) 6

Vitamin E (mg) 0.06                  Zinc (mg) 0.33

Vitamin B1 (mg) 0.08                Copper (mg) 0.09

Nutritional value of Chinese food bamboo shoot

InChina,bamboo shoot is regarded since ancient times as a “treasure food”. Inthe past, many people think that bamboo shoots are delicious, but no nutrition,and some even think that once bamboo shoot consumption equals the three-day fatremoval, this understanding is not accurate.

Thebamboo shoot is rich in proteins, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, calcium,phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamins B1, B2, C, vitamin content and carotene ismore than twice as cabbage, and protein bamboo shoot are superior. In addition,it contains a certain amount of the essential lysine, tryptophan, threonine,phenylalanine, glutamic acid, glutamate plays an important role in proteinmetabolism process, and cystine which maintains the conformation of protein. Itis an excellent vegetable for health. The bamboo shoot also has thecharacteristics of low-fat, high-sugar, high in fiber, so bamboo shoot ofconsumption not only can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion,removing food retention, and prevent constipation, it can also prevent colon cancer.The bamboo shoot is low in fat and starch, is a natural product with low fatand calories, it becomes a best food for the obese lose weight.

Chinese food bamboo shoot for your natural health and cures:

Chinesemedicine believes that the bamboo shoot nature is sweet, a little cold, andnon-toxic. As a medicinal plant, it can cool the heat, resolving sputum, toneenergy, harmonize the stomach, treat diabetes , promoting the diaphragm, andtone the stomach, etc. In the province of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the growth of bamboois used as a drug, known as ” worm bamboo shoot “, it is an effectivediuretic for edema , swelling of the foot, edema of acute nephritis, cough etc.In addition, young bamboo leaves, bamboo shavings and bamboo juice can all beused as medicine .

1.Provideappetite and strengthen the spleen: the unique scent of bamboo shoot was theappetizer effect, to promote digestion and increase appetite, can be used totreat indigestion, abdominal swelling, and other diseases of appetite.

2.Release chest tightness and regulate the diaphragm, clear the intestines andpromote bowel movements: the bamboo shoot nature is sweet and cold, with thelaxative effect. The contained vegetable fibers can increase the intestinalwater storage allowance, to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, reduceenteral pressure, reduce the viscosity of the stool, soften the stool for easydischarge, it can also be used for the treatment of constipation and for theprevention of colon cancer

3.Lower the “three hyper”: the bamboo shoot has the characteristics oflow-sugar, low fat, and high in vegetable fiber, which can reduce excess bodyfat, resolve phlegm and stasis, to treat hypertension, hyperlipidemia, andhyperglycemia, it also has a preventive effect for gastrointestinal cancer andbreast cancer.

4.Improve the body’s immunity: the levels of vegetable protein, vitamins andtrace elements in the bamboo shoots are high, which helps to improve immunefunction of the body, and increase disease prevention capacity and diseaseresistance.

Not recommended for: Chinese food bamboo shoot consumption is not recommended forthose who suffer from stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, nephritis, cirrhosis,colitis, urinary calculus, lack of calcium, the osteoporosis and rickets, orchildren.

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