Description
About Sago
- Sago is a starch extracted from the pith, or spongy core tissue, of various tropical palm stems, especially those of Metroxylon sagu.
- It is a major staple food for the lowland peoples of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, where it is called saksak, rabia and sago.
- Sabudana, or tapioca, is a favourite breakfast and evening snack option in Indian households.
- Sabudana khichdi, sabudana pakoda or sabudana kheer are served at Indian dinner tables quite often.
Health Benefits
- Sabudana is high in starches and simple sugars, which quickly produce glucose for the energy demands. A dry fruit kheer of sabudana with milk benefits during fasting.
- A considerable proportion of young adults and older people acquire intolerance to gluten proteins. Because of the gluten-free benefits of sabudana, it can be a better substitute for wheat.
- Sabudana is high in potassium content. It can aid in maintaining good blood flow and regulate your blood pressure.
- Dietary fibre, one of the sabudana nutritional constituents, promotes digestive health, and relieves indigestion.
- Sabudana is high in carbs but low in fat, making it a better food option for weight gain. Hence sabudana for weight loss is not helpful.
- Sabudana is an iron powerhouse that is a blessing to those who suffer from iron deficiency.
- Due to high levels of the amino acid tryptophan, eating sabudana helps to improve nerve impulse transmission.
- Sabudana aids in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia by maintaining good moods and supporting sound sleep.
- The high levels of dietary fibre and vitamins B in sago seeds aid in maintaining healthy HDL levels.
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