Water chestnut plant is free-floating which is grown in ponds,
marshy lands or shallow water fields in tropical and sub-tropical
countries. Water chestnuts are known to possess a remarkable
nutritional composition, which makes them an excellent food source
that can be a dietary staple. For this reason, they are set apart
from all the other nuts. The best part is that they are free of any
cholesterol and are almost fat-free. They are also gluten-free.
They have a white and crispy flesh and small, rounded corms that
can also be eaten raw. Water chestnuts are a popular ingredient in
the Chinese cuisine. Water chestnuts are just the perfect food for
those who want to lead a healthy life. They are almost fatless and
are therefore, a healthy food option. Half a cup of water chestnuts
contains only 0.1 g fat. Water chestnuts are an excellent source of
potassium, which is a very important mineral for human health. Half
a cup of water chestnuts contains 350 to 360 mg of potassium. Water
chestnuts are also known to contain detoxifying properties and are
considered to be good for people suffering from jaundice.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
March 2012 |
First published: |
March 2012 |
Authors: |
Ahmed Haseeb Malik
• Aysha Sameen
• Muhammad Sohaib
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
92 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8484-2289-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
3-8484-2289-1 |
Barcode: |
9783848422890 |
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