Jimikand Will Help To Lower Cholesterol, 5 Amazing Benefits

Packed with dietary fiber and heath restorative vitamins, native of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, yams ‘Suran’ Jimikand offer some amazing nutritional and health benefits, the details of which are mentioned in the article.

Yam also known as Suran, Jimikand, or elephant foot is a tuberous vegetable. It has a stony and hard appearance. Suran grows under the soil in the form of a tuber and it is rich in nutrients.

# Lowers cholesterol

1. Yam possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties which lower bad cholesterol.

2. Omega-3-fatty acids present in yam aids in lowering the levels of bad cholesterol while it increases the levels of good cholesterol.

# Control diabetes

1. There are certain compounds in yam which help in regulating blood sugar levels.

2. Suran has a low glycemic index thus, it gradually raises the blood sugar.

3. Some of the contents of yam are known to possess insulin-promoting action.

# Prevents cancer

1. The high content of fibre, Omega-3-fatty acids, and antioxidants present in suran prevents cancer.

2. Compound Diosgenin present in suran is quite effective in preventing the formation of cancerous cells. This content also aids in enhancing the immune system thus, combating cancer formation in the body.

3. Vitamin A present in yam functions as a shield for lung cancer.

# Benefits the skin

1. Yam contains ‘Isoflavones’, which fight various skin problems like pigmentation, the roughness of skin, and sagging.

2. Antioxidants and vitamin C present in yam slow down the ageing process.

3. The allantoin content stimulates the healing process of the skin.

# Other possible Benefits

Suran produces several health benefits, apart from the health benefits mentioned above, it also produces a few more such as reduces weight,treats stress,controls arthritis, reduces the risks of heart attacks, treats haemorrhoids,improves memory and concentration, boosts immunity, helps in balancing oestrogen level, treats gastrointestinal disorders, aids digestion, improves hair quality, enhances brain function, eases symptoms of menopause, and reduces inflammation.