Nutrition 1 Cup of Cooked Taro Contains the following Nutrients: 187 calories 45.7 grams carbohydrates 0.7 grams protein 0.1 grams fat 6.7 grams dietary fiber 0.6 milligrams manganese (30%vDV) 0.4...
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Taro Nutrition Facts
Promotes Weight Loss
Rich in fiber. The Journal of Nutrition shares that each gram of fiber consumed daily is associated with half a pound of weight loss as well as a 0.25 percent decrease in body fat among women over a 20-month period.
Rich in resistant starch, a type of starch that resists digestion in the body. University of Surrey found that consumption of resistant starch was effective at reducing food intake.
Enhances Heart Health
HIgh fiber diets reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, fiber may also help decrease levels of blood pressure and cholesterol. There are 6.7 grams of fiber in a single cup. Daily recommended value of fiber for women is 21 grams, for men it is 30 grams.
Antioxidants fight the damage caused by free radicals and shields against disease. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress contributes to heart disease, atherosclerosis, or plaque in the arteries.
Taro contains Quercetin, which is a polyphenol that's been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and cancer-fighting properties.
Support Blood Sugar Control
Consistent intake of taro can reduce fasting blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1C.
Improved insulin which is used to transport sugar from the bloodstream to the cells. Increased insulin sensitivity can help the body use this hormone more effectively, which can promote better blood sugar control.
Improves Digestive Function
Consistent taro consumption improves symptoms of acid reflux, constipation, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers and diverticulitis.
Taro’s resistant starches improve the microbiome for gut health, which boosts immunity function.
Good Source of Antioxidants
Taro lowers the risk of chronic disease.
In vitro studies found that taro extract was effective at reducing the growth and spread of breast and prostate cancer cells.
