SAGO
Sago is a form of starch that is naturally Gluten-Free which has been extracted from a sago palm. After the extraction, it is processed to be sago pearls or flour. These food is widely used in the Asia countries. Like in Malaysia, for the Hindu's cultural food, we have an Indian dessert called, payasam. The dessert is filled with coconut milk, jaggery, cardamom, cashews, raisins, and ghee.
But what does it do for us anyway?
Benefits of Sago
Sago can be rich in carbohydrates which can be bad if its consumed too much. However, It can be a form of energy to fuel our body. This can be like a quick snack during tea time. To make it more nutrient dense, you may eat it with fruits, nuts, or seeds. Sago is also considered as low on fiber, so adding it with coconut milk might give you a really good filling and giving you the energy.
When a sago is cooked. It becomes into a gooey, and soft texture. This allow us to digest them easily. The low on fiber can be gentle on your digestive system. So incase you have a wound or sensitive stomach going on, sago can soothes its away into the digestive tract. This mean less irritation on your lining which help on the healing process that our body does.
In the terms of soft, it can also help with bowel movements, Sago can help with bowel movement if its you are contributing plenty of fluid for your body as sago absorbs water. But that doesn't mean you should not eat your fruits or vegetables because we still need sources of fiber to avoid the constipation as well.
A Bowl of Comfort
Simple in nature yet it brings so much comfort with every spoonful bite. Sago can look like a simple dish but it can nourish us with great benefits. Sometimes being nourished isn't just about how much a food can give but how gentle and warm can it make us feel. With its own way, sago can do the trick for you.
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