Sago
Names: Sago, sago palm, sago pearls
Hindi: Sabudana
What is Sago?
Sago is produced from sago palm, it is the starch extracted from the center of sago palm stems, then processed into small, circular pellets referred to as pearls.
For Vegan:
– Good source of protein.
Glycemic Index
– High GI food: recommended to take in low amount if you are a diabetic.
How is Sago Used?
– Sago is popular in Indian recipes
– Included in tea popular in Asian drink
– Included in desserts and breads
– Can combined with rice for light and low calorie meal
– Thickening foods such as gravy or sauces
– Powder form for flour substitue
Health benefits:
1. Aid in digestion
2. Nutritional value: a source of pure carbohydrates with very little protein, vitamin C, calcium and minerals.
3. A high energy booster:
– Energy-boosting ingredients in soups, puddings, smoothies, side dishes and main courses. It is a good substitute for energy supplements.
4. You can gain weight quickly by eating sago.
5. Enhance joints and bone health
– It helps to improves the joints and bones because it has minerals like calcium, iron, etc. Sago has Glucosamine which boosts the bone density, flexibility and joint movements. It also increases the amount of synovial fluid which is responsible smooth movement of joints.
6. Controls Hypertension
– 100g of sago contains around 5mg of potassium. Potassium helps to improve blood circulation and one of the best to cure hyperternsion. It stimulates healthy blood flow which decreases the strain on cardiovascular system
7. Helps in Muscle growth
– Sago has a good source of protein which aid in growth of muscles and strengthening. Also helps in faster recovery of function cells.
