Health Benefits of Amala (with Ewedu Soup or Gbegiri) – Is Amala good for pregnant women? Is amala good for weight loss?
Amala is a staple food of yoruba origin eaten by the poor rich, sick, healthy, pregnant women adults and children. Amala is not solely from yam flour, some people use plantain and cassava. Amala goes with any soup but believed to be best with Ewedu (jute leaf soup) and gbegiri. You can also consume Amala with egusi, okra soup, ogbono and Eforiro soup.
Amala may be black or brown depending the source of the flour.
Here are some Nutritional information about Amala you should all know.
Nutritional value of amala
Protein 5g
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 9mg
Sugar 5g
Calories 118g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Potassium 816 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28 g
16 HEALTH BENEFITS OF AMALA WITH EWEDU OR GBEGIRI OR ANY SOUP
1. Amala is one of the good sources of minerals such as copper, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.
2. Amala contains an enzyme that provides a natural alternative to hormonal replacement in women who have reached menopause.
3. Amala is a good source of Vitamin B6 which is needed by the body to break down a substance called homocysteine, which can damage blood vessels walls. with this action on homocysteine, it helps prevent stroke.
4. Ewedu leaf is rich in beta-carotone which supports good eyesight.
5. Ewedu is a good source of fibre. Dietary fibre help stimulate bowel movement.
6. Ewedu is rich in Calcium which contributes to strong teeth and bones, it’s used to relief pains and possess some anti-cancer properties.
7. Amala is the swallow of choice for weight loss
8. Because of its low Glycemic Index, amala is good for diabetics. It helps regulate blood sugar.
9. Because Amala contains high amount of fibre especially when combined with Ewedu or gbegiri, it reduces transit time in the large intestine and helps reduce the risk or colorectal or colon cancer.
10. Due to the fibre in yam flour, amala helps prevent or treat constipation.
11. Amala contains antioxidants that helps mop up free radicals. By so doing, amala reduces skin wrinkling and slows aging.
12. Amala contains is rich in good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) and this reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases and atherosclerosis.
13. Promotes gall bladder and reduces the risk of developing gall bladder stones.
14. Amala is a carbohydrate diet and a good source of energy.
15. The vitamin A and C in Amala helps promote good eyesight and wound healing respectively.
16. Amala is rich in potassium which is good for the normal contraction of the heart.
Is Amala good for pregnant women?
Of course Amala is good for pregnant women and they are even advised to consume lots of them in any of the trimesters. Amala is completely safe in the first, second and third trimester and pregnant women have nothing to worry about. Eating Amala while pregnant WILL NOT cause miscarriage or pregnancy loss. It will also not harm your unborn baby. Are you pregnant? Enjoy amala.
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