The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #28, March 2015 | Page 40

Bamboo Shoots : Mystical Grass
With All The Health Benefits
By Ruth Hmar

The bamboo plant, which is included
in the grass family, is a hidden
treasure of health. Bamboo shoots
are a delicacy in Asia and are
available either fresh, fermented,
dried or canned. They are now rising
in popularity in the west due to
modern research accrediting various
health benefits to bamboo shoots.
Known as the "king of the forest" in
Japan, this traditional forest

vegetable can benefit your health
and be the silent doctor to all your
ailments.
Here is what bamboo shoots can do
for your healthy lifestyle:
Aids weight loss: Bamboo shoots
have a low calorie content that is
almost negligible. Moreover, bamboo
shoots have a really low
carbohydrate content that make