bamboo shoots health benefits

[ad_1] When visiting the North-Eastern part of India, especially in Meghalaya or Nagaland, you are bound to come across an extremely popular ingredient, bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots not only boost the flavour and texture of nearly any dish but are also highly nutritious, hence they pack a good amount of fibre, potassium, manganese and antioxidants into each serving. Highlighting the benefits of bamboo shoots on our Twitter timeline, we have Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju. In the 42-second clip, the minister is seen peeling off some bamboo shoots, which have come all the way from Arunachal Pradesh, for his personal use. Alongside the video, he wrote, “Fresh Bamboo shoots sent all the way from Arunachal Pradesh. Very healthy and precious so I am preparing myself. All the visitors ...

[ad_1] For many of us, bamboo is a material rather than a dish. We know that it is used to make eco-friendly household items or put in a small pot to decorate houses. But bamboo shoots can actually be safely consumed and are used to make many delicacies. It is a common ingredient in the cuisine of the northeastern and certain eastern states of India. It is also eaten in some parts of Karnataka. People in Japan, China and Thailand also cook with this plant. Bamboo shoots are loaded with nutrients that contribute to a healthy immune system. Although they contain toxins in the form of cyanide taxiphyllin, they are usually boiled or soaked prior to consumption. These processes render them toxin-free yet full of minerals that have various health benefits. In a recent post on Instagram, nutrit...

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