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Benefits of Cassava Leaves
Based
on information taken from daun.com benefits, cassava leaves have a nutrient
content consisting of vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium,
potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc and others. In addition, cassava
leaves have lower levels of calories and fat. In the 100 grams of cassava
leaves contained about 37 kcal calories and fat content are as much as 1.9
grams. [1]
Not
only to insufficient intake of nutrients needed by the body, nutrition in it is
also very beneficial for health. To find more information, the following will
be given information about the benefits of cassava leaves for the health of the
body.
Helping The regeneration of cells
In the cassava leaves are essential amino
acids that are useful for mergenerasi cells in the human body. The amino acid
content is one of the proteins that can help improve the body's cells are
damaged so that it can function again.
Increase Metabolism System
The content of vitamin B contained in the
cassava leaves are needed to help increase the body's metabolic system in order
to remain optimal.
Energy sources
The content of essential amino acids and
fiber contained in the cassava leaves can help to provide a source of energy
needed by the body to move. [1]
Launched Blood Circulation
The content of antioxidants and amino acids
contained in the cassava leaves contribute to the circulation of the blood that
carries oxygen to be circulated throughout the body. Thus, all the organs of
the body can work optimally.
Digestive System launched
Not only has the ability to provide energy,
fiber content which is owned by Cassava leaves are also useful for the
digestive system so that the digestive organs to be healthy and free from
disease.
Prevent Anemia
A number of nutrients contained in the
cassava leaves have the ability to produce red blood cells and contribute to
the blood circulation, so that the body free from disease anemia or lack of
blood.
Counteracting Free Radical
Just like other vegetables, cassava leaves
also contain an antioxidant that acts to counteract the free radicals caused by
sun exposure. Thus, the skin will be protected and free from the risk of skin
cancer.
Besides
being rich in nutrients and has many benefits for health, cassava leaves also
priced quite cheaply. With two thousand rupiah money, we can get on the market
cassava leaves. Another case, if living in rural areas because we can pick it
in his garden directly by a license from the owner.
Will
remain cassava leaves is not recommended to be consumed in excessive portion,
especially for people suffering from hypertension. Consuming excessive cassava
leaves can increase blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure that is too
high will make the body at risk for heart disease and stroke. Therefore,
consume wisely cassava leaves. If you want to consume for healthy food,
preferably boiled to make as fresh vegetables and should not be consumed with
milk because it will increase the risk of gout.
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Benefits of Cassava
Energy sources
As mentioned previously, cassava starch has
2 times more than potatoes so menyadikannya as an energy booster thanks to
their food sources of complex carbohydrates. '
Streamlining Digestive System
Inside there is also a fiber content of
cassava whose role is to facilitate the digestive system, so that the digestive
organs become healthier and avoid the problem of digestive disorders like
constipation, hemorrhoids, flatulence, constipation and others.
Good for Low-Fat Diet
Although cassava has a relatively high
carbohydrate content, but cassava is a food low in fat and low in cholesterol
so it suitable to be consumed by those who are on a low fat diet. However, to
run a low-fat diet is recommended to consume boiled cassava.
Preventing and Overcoming Anemia
Component content of minerals, including
iron contained in cassava role to assist in the formation of red blood cells so
that the body avoid the problem of anemia or lack of blood.
Good Consumed By Diabetics
The diabetics are encouraged to eat cassava
rather than eat rice. This is because cassava does not contain sugar so safely
consumed by diabetics (blood sugar disease).
Increase Appetite
Cassava has the content of nutrients and
complex carbohydrates that act to increase appetite.
In
spite of it all, cassava also have side effects if taken in excess. Based on
information taken from manfaat.co.id, in cassava roots are naturally poisonous
cyanogenic, methyl linamarin and compounds containing glycoside linamarin. The
content of these toxins can make people consume to excess cyanide poisoning is
characterized by symptoms of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
headache to death. The toxicity is more common in parts of the outer skin. To
eliminate these toxins, be sure to peel the skin have to clean and boil in
water containing salt and vinegar
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