Amorphophallus konjac has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, detoxicating, relieving swelling, relaxing bowels, resolving phlegm and softening hard mass, and can be used for treating traumatic blood stasis, lymph node tuberculosis, constipation, abdominal pain, sore throat and gingival swelling and pain.
Modern research has found that the effective components in konjac also have the functions of lowering blood fat, lowering blood sugar and preventing obesity, as follows.
1. Hypolipidemic: Glucomannan contained in konjac can prevent the human body from digesting and absorbing cholesterol, thus reducing blood lipid.
2. Hypoglycemic: The water-soluble fiber contained in konjac can directly enter the small intestine after absorbing sugar in the stomach, which inhibits the absorption of sugar by the small intestine and effectively reduces postprandial blood sugar.
3. Prevention and treatment of obesity: Amorphophallus konjac is a low-calorie food, and its grape mannan can swell after absorbing water, resulting in a strong satiety, which is an ideal diet food.
Conclusion: 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, expel excess calories from the body, and feel full after use, which is a beauty sacred 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. In order to improve the taste, you can draw 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 function of raising cholesterol, and it is most suitable for stewing with meat to balance nutrients.