INTRODUCTION
The benefits of this fruit are many. Bengkoang (pachyrizus erosus) is a liana plants included in the tribe of legumes. These plants originated from tropical America but now can be found in many other tropical countries. Bengkoang that in the place of origin is called this has xicama or jicama root tuber is round like a top. Tuber skin thin pale yellow and white inside.
The benefits of this fruit are many. Bengkoang (pachyrizus erosus) is a liana plants included in the tribe of legumes. These plants originated from tropical America but now can be found in many other tropical countries. Bengkoang that in the place of origin is called this has xicama or jicama root tuber is round like a top. Tuber skin thin pale yellow and white inside.
Because the taste
is fresh and sweet , commonly used as an ingredient bengkoang pickles , salad ,
or candied . In
addition, the yam is also commonly used as a beauty mask and scrubs .
CONTENT
Bengkoang contains many nutrients that are beneficial to health . The water content reaches 86-90 % menyebabkjan he should be entitled cooling effect . It also contains sugar and starch , phosphorus and calcium . The sweet taste comes from an oligosaccharide yam called inulin ( not insulin ! ) That can not be digested by the body . Therefore , bengkoang either consumed by diabetics or people who go on a diet low in calories .
In addition, the yam is also rich in vitamin C and iron . Here's a list of the nutrient content per 100 grams of yam :
· Energy 55 cal
· Protein 1.4 g
· Fat 0.2 g
· Carbohydrates 12.8 g
· Calcium 15 mg
· Phosphorus 18 mg
· Vitamin B1 04 mg
· Vitamin C 20 mg
· Iron 0.6 mg
CONTENT
Bengkoang contains many nutrients that are beneficial to health . The water content reaches 86-90 % menyebabkjan he should be entitled cooling effect . It also contains sugar and starch , phosphorus and calcium . The sweet taste comes from an oligosaccharide yam called inulin ( not insulin ! ) That can not be digested by the body . Therefore , bengkoang either consumed by diabetics or people who go on a diet low in calories .
In addition, the yam is also rich in vitamin C and iron . Here's a list of the nutrient content per 100 grams of yam :
· Energy 55 cal
· Protein 1.4 g
· Fat 0.2 g
· Carbohydrates 12.8 g
· Calcium 15 mg
· Phosphorus 18 mg
· Vitamin B1 04 mg
· Vitamin C 20 mg
· Iron 0.6 mg
BENEFITS
Bengkoang very beneficial for health . Here are some benefits :
1 . And Treating Hemorrhoids staged Digestion
Inulin in the yam has properties as dietary fiber that will aid digestion . In addition , abundant water content also reduces swelling in the area around the anus ( hemorrhoids ) .
2 . lowering Fever
Bengkoang has chemical properties that act as coolants . Therefore, the yam is very good for lowering fevers .
3 . Reduce Stomach Acid Production
Increased stomach acid causes pain even with nausea . The ulcer patients are encouraged to increase the consumption of yam because it contains alkaline properties that will absorb stomach acid quickly . Bengkoang should be consumed without sauce .
4 . Treating Thrush And As Antioxidants
Bengkoang with high vitamin C can be used as a cure canker sores . He also acts as an anti- oxidant that maintain the stability of the body and prevent disease .
5 . Healthy Bones and Teeth
Calcium is needed by the yam bones and teeth . Many consume yam can help to nourish the bones and teeth that are not easily porous .
6 . Both Consumed By Diabetes
Inulin which produces a sweet taste in the yam is a substance that can not be digested by the body . For this reason, people with diabetes are encouraged to increase the consumption of yam .
7 . Treating Give - Give
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B. Bengkoang can handle it , especially for people who are deficient in vitamin B1 .
8 . Reducing the Effects manopause
Bengkoang can serve as a natural phytoestrogens . Women whose menopause usually experience physical changes , such as wrinkled skin . Consuming yam can reduce these effects .
9 . Eliminate Stains Black And Spots On Face
In addition to consumption , yam can also be used as a mask . The use of masks bengkoang routinely able to maintain the freshness of the skin and eliminate blemishes and black spots .
10 . Smooths And Whiten Skin
Yam can also be used as a scrub . In fact, not infrequently cosmetics such as lotions tool that uses basic ingredients yam . Routine use can soften and whiten the skin .
Similarly, some of the benefits of yam . Note, however , that - besides other parts of yam tubers are very toxic because it contains rotenon . These toxins are usually used to kill insects or fish.
Yam bean poisoning can usually be overcome by drinking green coconut water . Although toxic , yam bean can be used as medicine scabies and itching . Seed yam is usually crushed and then mixed with sulfur .
Bengkoang very beneficial for health . Here are some benefits :
1 . And Treating Hemorrhoids staged Digestion
Inulin in the yam has properties as dietary fiber that will aid digestion . In addition , abundant water content also reduces swelling in the area around the anus ( hemorrhoids ) .
2 . lowering Fever
Bengkoang has chemical properties that act as coolants . Therefore, the yam is very good for lowering fevers .
3 . Reduce Stomach Acid Production
Increased stomach acid causes pain even with nausea . The ulcer patients are encouraged to increase the consumption of yam because it contains alkaline properties that will absorb stomach acid quickly . Bengkoang should be consumed without sauce .
4 . Treating Thrush And As Antioxidants
Bengkoang with high vitamin C can be used as a cure canker sores . He also acts as an anti- oxidant that maintain the stability of the body and prevent disease .
5 . Healthy Bones and Teeth
Calcium is needed by the yam bones and teeth . Many consume yam can help to nourish the bones and teeth that are not easily porous .
6 . Both Consumed By Diabetes
Inulin which produces a sweet taste in the yam is a substance that can not be digested by the body . For this reason, people with diabetes are encouraged to increase the consumption of yam .
7 . Treating Give - Give
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B. Bengkoang can handle it , especially for people who are deficient in vitamin B1 .
8 . Reducing the Effects manopause
Bengkoang can serve as a natural phytoestrogens . Women whose menopause usually experience physical changes , such as wrinkled skin . Consuming yam can reduce these effects .
9 . Eliminate Stains Black And Spots On Face
In addition to consumption , yam can also be used as a mask . The use of masks bengkoang routinely able to maintain the freshness of the skin and eliminate blemishes and black spots .
10 . Smooths And Whiten Skin
Yam can also be used as a scrub . In fact, not infrequently cosmetics such as lotions tool that uses basic ingredients yam . Routine use can soften and whiten the skin .
Similarly, some of the benefits of yam . Note, however , that - besides other parts of yam tubers are very toxic because it contains rotenon . These toxins are usually used to kill insects or fish.
Yam bean poisoning can usually be overcome by drinking green coconut water . Although toxic , yam bean can be used as medicine scabies and itching . Seed yam is usually crushed and then mixed with sulfur .
