The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #28, March 2015 | Page 41

them a great addition to your
calorie-free, weight loss diet. They
are rich in dietary fibre and can be
used as an appetizer that makes you
full with no added calories.
Controls cholesterol and is heart
friendly: The total amount of sugar in
bamboo shoots is approximately 2.5
grams per 100 gram serving, which
is lower than the sugar content of
any fruit or vegetable. The total fat
content, including saturated and
unsaturated fats, is just 0.49 gms and
is a healthy amount for the body. Due
to the negligible amount of fats and
sugar, bamboo shoots have been said
to decrease LDL levels of cholesterol,
and that also makes it a diet for a
healthy heart.

including calcium, magnesium, zinc,
sodium, phosphorous, potassium,
copper, manganese and iron. The
presence of these vitamins and
minerals improves the immune
system.
Fights cancer: Due to the presence of
phytosterols like chlorophyll,
amylase and flavone, b