Eddoe is a familiar and nutritious potato in Vietnam. Many people like to eat eddoe because it is not only delicious but also has many health benefits such as supporting weight loss, preventing constipation, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood cholesterol, etc.
1. Nutritional composition of eddoe
Eddoe belongs to the monocotyledon family Araceae, has main tubers and smaller tubers. Unlike taro or sweet potato, eddoes are smaller, have more tubers and more starch. In our country, some popular varieties of eddoe are mountain eddoe, white eddoe, white stripe eddoe, etc.
Eddoe contains many essential nutrients such as protein, fat, fiber, starch, fructose, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, etc. It is easy to see that eddoe is high in fiber, helping to increase nutrient absorption and support better digestion, preventing constipation. In addition, eddoe is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals for the body with many health benefits.
2. Benefits of eddoe
Eating eddoe regularly brings many benefits to users such as:
- Good for the heart: eddoe contains many minerals that are good for health such as potassium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cells and body fluids, contributing to regulating heart rate. For people with high blood pressure, potassium also stabilize and reduce blood pressure;
- Support digestion: eddoe is one of the very abundant sources of fiber. 100g of eddoe provides 4.1g of fiber, equivalent to 11% of the body's daily fiber needs. In addition, eddoe also contains complex carbohydrates, slowing down the digestive process. It has a laxative effect, effectively preventing constipation;
- Improve the immune system: eddoe is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, helping to improve the body's immune system, preventing many dangerous diseases;
- Support the treatment of nephritis: eddoe has a high content of vitamins and phosphorus, which is good for people with nephritis. People with this disease can add eddoe to their daily diet (cook eddoe and spinach soup, eddoe and meat soup) but use a small amount of seasoning. In addition, patients can also eat eddoe porridge with a little sugar to support the treatment of chronic nephritis;
- Prevent physical weakness: The energy requirement from carbohydrates needs to account for 60 - 70% of the total energy intake into the body. eddoe is a food that contains a lot of carbohydrates, providing a lot of energy to nourish nerve cells and prevent physical weakness. People who have just recovered from illness, are thin and weak, and have a weak body should eat eddoe soup with pig's feet or meat to help the body recover quickly.
3. Does eddoe help you lose weight?
100g of eddoe contains about 115 calories, while the energy requirement of adults is about 2000 calories/day. So, does eating eddoe make you fat? The answer is no.
The main components in eddoe are mainly starch, vitamins and essential minerals in the body. Therefore, when eating eddoe, you will feel full quickly and longer. From there, you can reduce the amount of food and snacks you take in, bringing better weight loss results. In addition, the fiber in eddoe also stimulates metabolism, helping the body eliminate excess substances and accumulated fat, especially in the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Therefore, eating eddoe can help you lose weight quite well.
4. Precautions when eating eddoe
Eddoe is one of the very good foods for pregnant women. It is rich in nutrients, low in calories, easy to eat, and can be used in many delicious dishes. In addition, eddoe can also treat swelling, pain, burns or diseases related to bones and joints. However, pregnant women should only eat eddoe in sufficient and appropriate amounts according to the doctor's advice.
Eddoe contains a lot of sugar and starch, with a glycemic index of up to 58. Therefore, this food is not good for diabetics. Diabetics should limit eating eddoe.
5. Some nutritious dishes’ recipes from eddoe
5.1 Pork bone stewed with eddoe
Pork bone stewed with eddoe can help with rheumatism, used for people with allergic rashes or aching limbs. Patients should eat 2 times/day. This is how to make it.
- Prepare: 60g eddoe, 100g pig’s leg bone or spine;
- How to make: Peel and wash the eddoe; chop the pork bone into short pieces. Next, put the ingredients in a pot, add salt, water and spices, simmer for 2 hours.
5.2 Freshwater crab soup with eddoe
Freshwater crab soup with eddoe is good for people who are restless, lack sleep, and lose appetite. Eat it within a day after cooking, continuously for 2-3 days. This is how to make it.
- Prepare: 60g eddoe, 200g freshwater crab and a bunch of water mimosa;
- How to make: Remove the shell and shell of the freshwater crab, then wash, crush and filter to get the water from it, add fish sauce and salt to taste. With the eddoe, peel, wash, and cut into bite-sized pieces. As for the water spinach, take the leaves and young stems, remove the roots, break them into pieces and wash them. Next, add the eddoe to the crab water, cook until the eddoe is soft, then add the spinach, cook until just cooked.
5.3 Other remedies from eddoe
- Treat diarrhea, dysentery: Prepare 30g of eddoe leaves, 30g of carrots and a few cloves of garlic. Then, put them in a pot, making it a drink;
- Clear throat and anti-toxic: Prepare 15 - 20g of eddoe, 50g of wolfberry root. Then, put the above ingredients in a pot, boil for 2 hours, filter the clear water, and drink once a day. It should be drunk continuously for 60 days. This remedy is used for patients with tumors in the throat area.
Eddoe has many health benefits, so it has been added to the menu of many Vietnamese families. Housewives can process this food into many different dishes to enrich the family meal. At the same time, diabetics should pay attention to limit eating eddoe to avoid the risk of the disease getting worse.
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