Many websites write about superfoods. These are good for our health. Websites are now talking about bamboo shoots. A review by scientists said these are good for our well-being. They are low in calories and high in fibre. This helps with our digestion and weight. They are also full of vitamins and minerals, which help to control sugar levels and blood pressure. However, raw bamboo shoots contain toxins, so they must be cooked before eating.
The lead author said: "Our review shows bamboo's clear promise as a possible superfood." Bamboo is eaten in parts of Asia, but it is spreading worldwide. Bamboo is the world's tallest grass. It can grow up to 90 cm a day. However, people may not know that bamboo shoots are harvested as they come up from below the ground. This is when they are still soft to eat. We do not eat the hard, woody stalks. Pandas eat those.
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Sources- https://scitechdaily.com/this-unexpected-plant-could-be-the-next-superfood/
- https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/scientists-discover-superfood-potential-overlooked-vegetable-most-americans-cant-prepare
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773139125000898
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