Sunday 11-27-2022, 2.55 pm WIB
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JAYATI KEDIRI – Who does not know yet Bengkoang, fruit with a delicious taste that is often used as a salad mix. This fruit which is easily found in Indonesia aside from having a delicious taste, it is found to have a number of benefits as well. Check out the full review below!
Bengkoang or in Latin Pachyrhizus spp is a plant with a fairly abundant fiber content. Noted, in every 100 grams of Jicama there are about 5 grams of fiber (equivalent to 10 to 15 percent of adults’ daily fiber needs) and 40 calories.
In addition, there are many more nutrients contained in Bengkoang fruit such as vitamin B6, A and iron. As Jayati Kediri quotes from various sources, here is a list of nutrients contained in every 100 grams of bengkoang:
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Protein: 0.7 grams
- Carbs: 8.8 grams
- Calcium: 12 grams
- Magnesium: 12 grams
- Potassium: 200mg
- Phosphorus: 18 mg
- Zinc: 0.16mg
Due to the high nutritional content of the bengkoang fruit, it’s no wonder that this white fruit has many benefits for the body, from improving digestion to weight loss.
Promotes digestion
The first benefit of Bengkoang is digestion. This is because the fiber content in jicama can make a person’s stool softer. Furthermore, the inulin content in Jicama is also beneficial for the treatment of constipation.
Prevent dehydration
According to expert data, about 85% of Bengkoang fruit consists of water. Because of this high water content, it is only natural that Jicama can prevent dehydration.
Guard Heart health
Who would have thought that Jicama is also helpful in maintaining heart health. The high fiber content can inhibit absorption while reducing the amount of cholesterol in yourself, so you can avoid potential blockage of the heart arteries.
Improve brain function
As mentioned above, Jicama contains good vitamin B6 to help the brain and nerves function. The vitamin B6 content can help the body convert protein into energy and produce red blood cells. The fiber and carbohydrate content of bengkoang is also helpful in helping blood flow to the brain.
Reduction of the risk of cancer
A person’s risk of developing cancer is generally caused by exposure to large amounts of free radicals. From this Bengkoang with high antioxidant content can be good enough immune system to reduce a person’s risk of developing cancer.
Lose weight
No less important benefit of the Jicama fruit is weight loss. This is because the calorie content in Jicama tends to be low, which is around 40 calories per 100 grams, along with the high fiber and carbohydrate content that makes a person feel full immediately when consuming Jicama.
Hence, it afflicts the various benefits contained in the Bengkoang fruit. It seems trivial, but it turns out to be very rich in benefits, right! For those of you who want to adopt a healthy lifestyle, Bengkoang is an alternative that can be used. However, don’t forget to consult your doctor!
(JK)
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