06:49 PM Thursday, January 18, 2024
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Taro is considered one of the vegetables that are beneficial to human health and is famous for it in the winter, because it contains many nutrients necessary for the body.
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However, some people with high blood pressure wonder about the possibility of including taro in the daily diet, fearing that it may have negative effects on their health.
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Is taro safe for high blood pressure patients?
In this regard, Dr. Karim Gamal, a clinical nutritionist, said that taro is not prohibited for patients with high blood pressure, noting that it is of great importance for cardiovascular health.
Jamal explained that taro derives its great ability to enhance heart health and protect it from disease from its high percentage of potassium.
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The clinical nutritionist added that potassium plays a major role in:
– Stimulate blood circulation.
– Control blood pressure.
– Maintaining fluid balance in the body.
– Strengthening the heart muscle.
– Regulating heart rate.
He revealed that there is one case in which taro may cause high blood pressure, which is “adding a lot of salt to it when cooking it,” stressing the need to reduce it or replace it with healthy spices.
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Jamal concluded his speech by pointing out that there are other benefits that taro provides to patients with high blood pressure other than enhancing cardiovascular health, the most prominent of which are:
1- Strengthening the immune system, because it contains many antioxidants, which make the body more able to combat bacteria and viruses.
2- Preventing constipation, as it is rich in dietary fiber, which contributes to improving bowel movement and facilitating the digestion and excretion processes.
3- Weight loss, due to its low calories, in addition to the ability of its dietary fibers to keep the stomach full for long hours.
4- Controlling blood sugar, because its dietary fiber helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine.
5- Preventing anemia, as it is rich in iron, which works to produce red blood cells, which are responsible for sending oxygen to all parts of the body.
6- Promoting the health of the central nervous system, because it provides the body with a good dose of vitamin B complex.
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