Eat Bamboo, Stay Healthy



Popularity: Bamboo shoot or bamboo shoot is a very popular vegetable among the tribal people living in the hills and has many medicinal properties. Bamboo shoots are young shoots of bamboo plants that are harvested as vegetables before they are 2 weeks old or 1 foot tall. Many people like to eat it for its crunchy texture. Bamboo shoots contain various nutrients. Again, it is very low in calories and fat. Benefits of bamboo rope:




1. Lowers Cholesterol – Due to the high fiber content in bamboo shoots, it lowers blood cholesterol levels. Regular consumption of bamboo shoots reduces bad cholesterol (LDL – Low-Density Lipoprotein) levels. 2. Beneficial for heart patients – The phytonutrients present in bamboo shoots keep our hearts healthy and prevent bad LDL cholesterol from dissolving in the blood. The potassium present in it helps in keeping the heartbeat stable. 3. Helps in weight loss – Bamboo shoots are very low in calories and fat and high in fiber. It is an ideal food for those who want to lose their excess weight. The fiber present in it keeps the stomach full and reduces hunger. 4. Anti-cancer – The phytonutrients present in it are full of antioxidants, which reduce oxidative stress in the body. This oxidative stress causes cancer by damaging the chromosomal DNA in our body cells. The small amount of chlorophyll present in it prevents cancer by inhibiting cell mutation. 5. Bamboo shoots or bamboo shoots - regularly eaten as a vegetable, it can reduce inflammation in any part of the body. Keeping it on a regular diet reduces inflammation caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral attacks. 6. Relieves Constipation – The fibers present in bamboo shoots facilitate the excretion of urine from the colon and relieve constipation. Constipation is removed by regular consumption of bamboo sticks. 7. Boosts immunity – It helps in immunity due to the presence of various minerals and vitamins. Boiling bamboo shoots mixed with honey gives relief from a sore throat or sore throat. 8. Prevents Sclerosis – It does not allow cholesterol to accumulate in the circulatory system thus helping to maintain blood flow, thereby reducing heart disease. 9. Strengthens bones – The amount of calcium it contains helps in keeping our skeletal system strong and makes bones strong. 10. Reduces Anemia – The iron present in it helps in reducing anemia. Those who have the problem of anemia can eat bamboo shoots.