Also known as manioc, yuca, and Manihot, this starchy substance derived from the roots of the cassava plant and is high in carbohydrates. Referred to a ‘poor man’s food’, tapioca is a substitute to potatoes
Nutritional Facts
One serving of dried tapioca –(152 g) pearls has:– 544 – calories– 135g – Carbohydrates– 0 g – Protein– 0 g – Fat
Healthy Weight Gain
Due to its large carbohydrate content, tapioca is an easy way to increase your daily calories without adding to body’s bad cholesterol
Boosts Blood Circulation
Tapioca has a small amount of iron and copper that improves blood circulation. These minerals also help fight diseases like anaemia
Minimizes Birth Defects
Tapioca is high in B-complex vitamins, and when consumed during pregnancy, they’ve can lower the risk of neural tube defects in babies
Aids Digestion
Great source of dietary fibre that relieves from constipation, bloating, and digestive pain in the body
Strengthens Bone Density
High in Vitamin K and having traces of calcium, this starchy by-product is beneficial to muscle and bone health
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