So how many of you have Taro on your shopping list for this week? How many of you have ever eaten Taro? How many of you even know what Taro is??? So many questions thrown at you about this lovely complex carb.
Taro is just that a complex carb which is very low in fat. This makes a tasty change to rice or potatoes.
Taro is also known as eddo and dasheen, taro is a small, tropical root vegetable with a mild, nutty flavor. High in complex carbs, it is an excellent energy food and offers a delicious alternative to potatoes but with a lower glycemic index. This veggie is also a good source of potassium, which gives it a mile diuretic action. Once peeled, taro can be boiled, steamed, or roasted as well as an addition to stews, soups, curries and casseroles.
Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C, E, K, beta-carotene, folate; calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, fiber; protein; and complex carbs.
If you have not already tried this veggie I say you put it on your shopping list for next week and let me know how you liked it.
Enjoy!
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