Tapioca starch is a product made from cassava tubers. Tapioca starch is almost entirely starchy carbohydrates (carbs). People who limit their consumption of carbs or who are concerned about how starches impact blood sugar levels may perceive tapioca as unhealthy. However, for those who are thin and lacking in quality, Tapioca starch is an extremely nutritious food source.
Ms. Prue, a friend of mine, has been advised by her dietitian to eat 1 cup of tapioca pearls (by tapioca starch) to improve her body weight and heat. After 2 months, her weight increased and her skin smoothed.
Thereby we can see the miraculous nutritional value of tapioca starch with human health. Here’s a look at the nutritional information for tapioca starch:
1. Free of common allergens
Tapioca starch is gluten-free, nut-free, and grain-free. It won’t cause problems for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and nut allergies. Tapioca starch can be found in many gluten-free products. It’s a good option for allergen-free baking at home. It’s also an alternative to white flour for thickening soups, sauces, and pie fillings.
2. Cholesterol-free
Besides Tapioca starch is cholesterol-free. High cholesterol may cause a buildup of plaque in your arteries, which is known as atherosclerosis. Left unchecked, atherosclerosis may lead to angina, heart attack, and stroke.
3. Has dietary fiber
A cup of tapioca pearls (by tapioca starch) has about 1.5 grams of dietary fiber. It’s not a lot, but it can help you meet the daily recommended value of 21 to 38 grams. Most people don’t consume nearly enough fiber. Yet fiber offers many health benefits such as lowering cholesterol, maintaining blood sugar levels, and preventing constipation.
4. Is easy to digest
Tapioca is easy on the stomach. Many people find it easier to digest than flours made with grains or nuts. Therefore, tapioca may be recommended as a source of calories and energy during digestive flares from conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis.
5. Supports weight gain
If you need to gain weight fast, tapioca starch may help. One cup of tapioca pearls has 544 calories and 135 carbs.
If you eat a couple of bowls of tapioca pudding (which contains additional calories, carbs, and fat) a day, and add tapioca starch to other foods, you have a good chance of packing on pounds without the negative effects of consuming too much fat and cholesterol.
