The effect of bamboo shoots in weight loss and visceral fat

Eating bamboo shoots helps reduce weight and visceral fat. Graphics: Ha May

Bamboo shoots have high nutritional value and contain a lot of protein, carbohydrates, crude fiber, vitamin B, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus and other minerals. Bamboo shoots also have the advantage of being low in fat, low in sugar, low in calories (about 25-27 calories/100 grams), so they are suitable for people who want to lose weight and visceral fat.

The crude fiber in bamboo shoots can promote intestinal motility, aid digestion, eliminate accumulated food, prevent constipation and have the effect of preventing colorectal cancer.

In addition, bamboo shoots also contain a special amino acid - tyrosine, which is an important ingredient of neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, which helps reduce stress and stabilize mood.

Bamboo shoots also contain polyphenolic compounds, which have strong antioxidant effects and prevent arteriosclerosis.

However, people with health problems should consult a nutritionist or doctor before adding bamboo shoots to their diet. For example, people with urethral stones, kidney stones, gallstones, etc. should not eat them. Because bamboo shoots contain oxalate, they easily combine with calcium in other foods to form insoluble calcium oxalate, making the stone condition worse.

Bamboo shoots are rich in oxalic acid, should not be eaten with tofu to avoid the formation of calcium oxalate which can cause excess calcium oxalate to cause stones in the body. Bamboo shoots are cold, people with muscle and bone pain should reduce their intake.

Although the high fiber content in bamboo shoots can promote bowel movements, people with stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, and gastrointestinal discomfort should not eat bamboo shoots to avoid irritating the digestive tract.

Source: https://laodong.vn/suc-khoe/tac-dung-cua-mang-trong-viec-giam-can-va-mo-noi-tang-1369241.ldo