30 Days of Healing Food – Day 4
High in Vitamin A – Taro leaves can be cooked and eaten too, and they contain more than 160% of your daily requirement of Vitamin A. And the leaves and the roots contain polyphenols that are powerful antioxidants that protect from heart disease, strokes, and cancer.
High in Vitamin E and Magnesium – Taro Root is very high in Vitamin E thus helping to protect you from cancer and heart disease. And Taro Root has a good amount of potassium helping to lower blood pressure and help with fluid regulation. Plus Taro Root is a good source of magnesium that’s important for muscle, bone, and nerve health… and works to lower blood pressure and blood sugar too.
Amino Acids and Omega 3 oils – Taro Root contains over 17 different amino acids that are important for maintaining good health, and it also contains life giving Omega 3 and 6 oils which are important for cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, and for preventing disease in general.
Reduces Fatigue – Taro Root because of its low glycemic index is a great food for athletes… with long lasting energy without spikes in glucose.
Other Benefits – Taro Root also helps with irritability, lowers blood pressure, prevents cell damage, helps to protect from colds and flues, helps with skin rashes, nausea, and also helps to regulate cholesterol, builds strong bones, and supports thyroid function.
Great Flavor and Beautiful Plants– Taro Roots and leaves must be cooked, and the roots have a nutty flavor that’s wonderful, and the leaves can also be cooked… and some say they tastes like cabbage. The large leaves are called elephant ears and make wonderful ornamental plants… they are very beautiful.
