Yacón
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Known in the Andean mountains of South America as Apple of the Earth, yacon is a form of sweet potato revered in traditional medicine for its myriad healing powers.
Special Precautions of Yacón
- Not to confuse with Jicama.
The benefits of Yacón are
- Contains Inulin prebiotic.
- Yacon Leaves are actually used for Hypertension.
- A good treatment for diabetics : The fructose in in the Yacon root consist of 35% free and 25% bonded fructose. Thus carbohydrates can be supplied even when the concentration of blood sugar is low. That prevents diabetics from hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) (over-activity). The source of yacon’s delicious, sweet flavor is what makes it such a healthy alternative sweetener. Unlike sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial chemical sweeteners—all of which have lengthy rap sheets of harmful health effects—the sweetening agent in yacon is actually good for you. That’s because it’s primarily composed of inulin, also called a fructooligosaccharide (FOS).
- Provides high fiber content that helps assist person with digestive problem
- Have low calories but perfect for nutritious diet for obesity
- Helps prevent kidney Diseases
- Good for skin rejuvenation
- Prevents Colon Cancer
- Fertility enhancer
