Properties and benefits of tubers
They say that both Nature and the earth itself are wise. That the earth gives living beings all those foods and nutrients that they need so much to live every day ... And, indeed, it is true. Hence the importance of raising awareness among the population to care for the environment and nature in general.
One of those natural products that the earth offers us are the tubers, authentic treasures full of vitamins and minerals, which become an excellent form of energy.
They are underground stems modified and thickened, in which they tend to accumulate nutrients, which are used as a reserve for the plant.
Its collection is done at different times of the year, and among the main ones edible tubers that are collected every so often and that today are highly consumed throughout the world, include: potatoes, the sweet potatoes, the sweet potato, the Yucca, wave beet, among others.
As we will see throughout this article, there are many properties provided by the tubers, some healthy foods that can not be missed within a healthy and balanced diet.
Benefits of tubers
Sweet potato
It is a tuber rich in beta carotene, a nutrient that gives it that orange color so similar to carrots. It contributes vitamins of the group B (coverall emphasizes the folic acid), in addition to vitamin C.
It is also rich in minerals, among which are potassium, manganese and iron. Among other issues, it becomes a much more digestive tuber than potatoes.
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Sweet potato
It has more complex carbohydrates and sugars than potato, hence its delicious sweet taste. Although it tends to be considered as a tuber synonym of the sweet potato, it is necessary to indicate that the sweet potato is the white variety.
It contributes a good number of nutrients, so it is ideal to introduce it into the children's diet and athletes' diet. For example, in reference to the vitamins it contains, the B group vitamins such as folic acid, vitamins C and E stand out.
With regard to minerals, it provides iron, manganese and potassium. As with sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes are low in calories, rich in water and yet provide very little fat.
Potato
It becomes one of the most known and consumed tubers in practically the whole world.
It is an important source of complex sugars. In addition, it is very rich in B vitamins and minerals such as potassium, selenium, fluorine, iron, phosphorus and magnesium.
Although it is less digestive than sweet potato, it is a good source of energy.
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Beet
As with most tubers, it provides B vitamins such as folic acid, as well as vitamin C. Regarding minerals, its contribution to iron is known.
It is a very depurative tuber, useful in case of high cholesterol. In addition, its low calorie content and fat make it an ideal food that can not be absent in slimming diets.
Although it is usual to consume it raw, it is much more digestive consumed cooked.
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Yucca
It is an excellent source of energy. In fact, it is rich in carbohydrates, and provides B vitamins, as well as minerals such as phosphorus or iron.
Since it contains a toxin that is eliminated after cooking, it is not at all advisable to consume it raw.
It is low in calories and fat, so it can be ideal in balanced diets and low in fat.
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