Amorphophallus konjac, also known as sweet potato, is a perennial herb of Araceae, and was also known as devil's taro in ancient China. Konjac has been known as "removing intestinal sand" since ancient times. Amorphophallus konjac has many functions, such as lowering blood sugar, lowering blood fat, lowering blood pressure, expelling toxin, caring skin, dredging pulse, reducing weight, relaxing bowels and stimulating appetite. This is a healthy food.

The whole plant of Amorphophallus konjac is poisonous, especially the tuber, which should not be eaten raw and can only be eaten after processing. After poisoning, the tongue and throat are burning, itchy and swollen. Folk vinegar with a little ginger juice can be preserved by oral administration or gargling.

Amorphophallus konjac is rich in dietary fiber, which is listed as the seventh largest nutrient for human beings and has many physiological functions.

Effective weight loss: The polysaccharide contained in konjac is basically not digested and absorbed, so it is extremely low in calories, rich in dietary fiber, easy to feel full, which can effectively limit the intake of too much food and eventually consume body fat to lose weight.

Extended data:

1, prevention and treatment of constipation: dietary fiber together with bacteria in the large intestine can soften the stool, promote intestinal peristalsis, and reduce the residence time of food in the intestine, thus having a laxative effect.

2. Prevention of colon cancer and rectal cancer: The occurrence of these two cancers is mainly related to the long stay of carcinogens in the intestine and long-term contact with the intestinal wall; Increasing the content of dietary fiber can reduce the concentration of carcinogens, and dietary fiber can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, which greatly shortens the contact time between carcinogens and intestinal wall.

3. Prevention and treatment of gallstones: The formation of gallstones is related to the high cholesterol content in bile. Because dietary fiber can combine with cholesterol, promote bile secretion and circulation, and prevent the formation of gallstones. In addition, dietary fiber can also reduce the synthesis of fatty acids and the accumulation of fat in the human body, which has a good effect on preventing hyperlipidemia, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

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People's Network-Amorphophallus konjac is a natural diet food with high nutritional value, but it is not suitable for excessive consumption.