Papeda

Papeda

Papeda sago is a typical food of Maluku and Papua are usually served with fish or mubara cob flavored with saffron. Papeda white colored and textured to resemble sticky glue with a fresh taste. Papeda are foods rich in fiber, low in cholesterol and quite nutritious.

Health Benefits

In 100 grams sago, embodied energy of 209 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 51.6 grams carbohydrates, 0.2 grams fat, 27 milligrams calcium, 13 milligrams phosphorus, and 0.6 milligrams of iron. In addition, in the Sago flour is also contained as much as 0 IU of vitamin A, vitamin B1 and 0.01 milligrams of vitamin C 0 milligrams. Based on the contents, the helpful sago as their main source of carbohydrates or food staple, overcoming hardening of the arteries, overcoming pain in the pit of the stomach, and flatulence. In addition, the content of a low glycemic index on sago made ​​safe for consumption by people with diabetes mellitus. High levels of fiber in Sago act as a pre-biotic, keeping the intestinal microflora, enhance immunity, reducing the risk of colon cancer, reduce the risk of lung cancer, reduce the risk of overweight or obesity and facilitate defecation. Papeda Eating regularly is believed to eliminate kidney stones due to the nature Papeda which can act as a cleaning organs in the human body. For those who often smoked, recommended diet for a typical Papua this one because it can be slowly clearing the lungs.