Water Bamboo

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Water Bamboo

Water Bamboo, is also known as Wild rice Stem, Wild Rice shoots, Coba, Jiao-Bai, Kuw-Sun. It is closely related to Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica L) of North America. It is cultivated in Asia for the plant’s shoot instead of its grains.

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Nutritional Benefits of Water Bamboo:

According to article from Dr. Cheng Wei, Associate Chief Physician of Paediatric Vascular Surgery in Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, and is published on “Baidu Health”, Water Bamboo,

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1. Water bamboo can supplement nutrition. The nutritional value of water bamboo is relatively high. It contains fat, protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals and other nutrients. Moderate consumption of water bamboo can effectively supplement the nutrients needed by the human body.

2. Water bamboo can prevent and relieve constipation. Water bamboo is rich in dietary fiber. On one hand, it can absorb water and swell to promote the formation of stools. On the other hand, it can mechanically stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote stool discharge. Therefore, it has the effect of preventing and relieving constipation. It is suitable for people with dry stools and difficult defecation. They may eat them in moderate quantity. Other digestive healthy food.

3. Water bamboo can control weight. Water bamboo contains low calories and a large amount of dietary fiber, which can absorb water and swell. This will increase the body's feeling of fullness, avoid eating too much food, and control excessive calories from entering the body. It is suitable for obese people to eat in moderate quantity. Other natural foods that can help managing weight. Other natural foods which are helpful to obesity.

4. Water bamboo can help lower blood sugar. The dietary fiber contained in water bamboo can slow down the body's absorption of sugar and help lower blood sugar. It is suitable for people with high blood sugar to consume them in moderate quantity. Other natural foods that help to control blood sugar. Other natural foods that may be good for diabetes.

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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)

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Let’s try to make them taste as delicious as the nutrients. These water bamboo recipes could be a start.

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