2. The content of potassium ion in taro stalk is high and the content of sodium ion is low. It is a typical healthy food with high potassium and low sodium, which is very suitable for patients with hypertension and helps to lower blood pressure. At the same time, potassium ion is also one of the transmitters between neurons, and eating taro stalk often has a certain effect on treating neurasthenia.
Like the roots of other green vegetables, taro sticks used for relaxing bowels contain a lot of dietary fiber. After being eaten by human body, dietary fiber can absorb water and swell in gastrointestinal tract, increase the wetness of food residues, stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis and accelerate fecal excretion. It has a good laxative effect and is very effective in preventing constipation. It is recommended that people with constipation eat more taro sticks.
4. Slimming taro stalks are low in calories and rich in pectin, dietary fiber, protein and other nutrients, so they feel full and can reduce the intake of other high-calorie foods. In addition, taro stalks also have the function of relaxing bowels, which can excrete excess feces in the body. Regular consumption can reduce weight and prevent obesity.
5. The taro stalk for cleaning teeth and preventing caries also contains saponin, fluorine and other substances, among which saponin can eliminate many harmful substances in human mouth and reduce their corrosion and harm to human teeth; Fluorine is an important component of tooth protective film, which can form a surface protective layer on the tooth surface to prevent tooth damage, so eating taro sticks often can play a role in cleaning teeth and preventing caries.