"Glucomannan" in Amorphophallus konjac has strong swelling ability and water absorption, which can produce satiety after swelling and play a role in controlling diet to some extent.

It will also become "sticky cellulose", which will slow down the passage time of food from stomach to small intestine and delay digestion and absorption. Because it reduces the body's absorption of monosaccharides, the synthesis of fatty acids in the body is also reduced, thus achieving the effect of losing weight.

At the same time, helping those unabsorbed nutrients to be excreted with feces will play a laxative role.

Medicinal and Practical Value of Amorphophallus konjac

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Amorphophallus konjac is a kind of cool food, which has the effects of detumescence, removing blood stasis, promoting blood circulation and detoxicating, and relaxing bowels. A large number of certain fibers in konjac are beneficial to the movement of gastrointestinal tract, lubrication of stomach and intestines and excretion of metabolites in the body.

Good for the blood.

There is a special substance in konjac, which can slow down our absorption of some alcohol and help reduce the lipid concentration in the blood. In addition, there is a substance called water-soluble fiber, which can absorb sugar in human stomach and small intestine. It helps to prevent people from absorbing too much sugar in their diet and causing high blood sugar.

Lose weight and fitness

Eating konjac can also make people feel full, because the substances contained in it have the function of detumescence and have the function of sticking and toughening in the stomach, thus effectively reducing the appetite and appetite of dieters, helping to lose weight successfully and restore a good body shape.

edibility

Cucumber mixed with konjac

Amorphophallus konjac is usually mixed with cucumber and carrot. First, cut the konjac and cucumber into pieces and blanch them with shredded carrots in boiling water. Be sure to cook, because konjac can't be eaten raw. Then, you can mix in the right amount of onion and ginger. The taste is very smooth and crisp, and it also has the effect of moistening intestines. This is a very delicious dish.

Konjac contains a lot of mannose anhydride, vitamins, plant fiber and a certain amount of mucin, which has unique health care function. Mucin contained in konjac can effectively prevent cholesterol, arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Adequate dietary fiber can accelerate the metabolism in the body, accelerate the peristalsis and digestion of the gastrointestinal tract, and expel excess heat from the body. In addition, it has a strong satiety after use, and is a beauty product for people who want to lose weight.

When buying konjac, buy elastic konjac, not too soft. When storing, just put it in the storage box and put it in the refrigerator.

For the convenience of tasting, you can cut a few squares with a knife before cooking. Konjac is poisonous and must be cooked for more than three hours before eating.

Amorphophallus konjac has the effect of inhibiting cholesterol, so it is most suitable for stewing with meat, which can balance nutrients.