Ingredients : Jerusalem Artichoke 95% & Glutinous rice 5%

Jerusalem artichokes have prebiotic effects

 Jerusalem artichokes contain plenty of inulin, a type of prebiotic fiber that has been credited with a number of health benefits due to its medicinal properties. Many of these health effects can be attributed to the ability of inulin to stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria. Naturally present in the large intestine, bifidobacteria fight harmful bacteria in the intestines, prevent constipation, and give the immune system a boost. Furthermore, evidence indicates that bifidobacteria help reduce intestinal concentrations of certain carcinogenic enzymes.

Further health benefits for the digestive tract due to thiamine

Jerusalem artichokes have a gentle effect on blood glucose

With a glycemic value of 50, Jerusalem artichokes are considered a medium GI food. The glycemic index (GI) classifies foods and beverages based on their ability to increase the level of glucose in the blood. Carbohydrates in foods with a high GI rating break down into simple sugars quickly and cause blood glucose levels to rise sharply. This surge is followed by a steep decline in blood glucose levels. Evidence suggests that the fluctuating blood glucose levels associated with eating high GI foods may significantly increase the risk of a wide range of health problems such as fatigue, heart disease, altered mood, intense food cravings, insulin resistance and diabetes. By contrast, low and medium glycemic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes are digested slowly, and they do not cause rapid fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Due to their gentle effect on blood glucose levels, low and medium glycemic foods like Jerusalem artichokes can help curb cravings, prevent mood swings, fight fatigue, manage PCOS symptoms, improve diabetes control, and even reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Furthermore, low/medium GI eating can be a successful weight loss strategy! When the carbohydrates in our food cause our blood glucose levels to rise, our bodies respond by secreting a pancreatic hormone called insulin. One of insulin's biological purposes is to stimulate the uptake of blood glucose by the body's liver, muscle and fat cells which can then store it for later energy use. The higher the blood glucose levels, the more energy will be stored, particularly in the form of body fat.

Jerusalem artichokes are an excellent source of potassium

Jerusalem artichokes provide even more potassium than bananas which are famous for their high potassium content: a 100-gram portion of raw Jerusalem artichokes delivers 429 milligrams of potassium, while bananas provide 358 milligrams of this important mineral. Potassium is essential for good health and it is particularly important for a healthy heart and properly functioning muscles. What's more, by eating Jerusalem artichokes and other potassium-rich foods you may also improve the health of your bones and even reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis. Potassium-containing foods such as Jerusalem artichokes and bananas are considered particularly beneficial for people who eat a lot of salty food (potassium can counteract some of the negative health effects of salt).

A nutritious root vegetable that promotes hair health

Jerusalem artichokes are a good source of hair health promoting nutrients such as iron, copper and vitamin C. A 100-gram serving of raw Jerusalem artichokes provides almost a fifth of the recommended daily intake for iron. Dietary iron carries oxygen to the hair, keeping hair follicles healthy. Evidence suggests that depleted iron stores are among the most common causes of hair loss in pre-menopausal women. Similar to iron, copper helps prevent hair loss and boost hair growth. Additionally, copper is sometimes used as a treatment for thinning hair, and it is thought to intensify hair color and prevent premature graying of hair, too. Vitamin C, on the other hand, is required for the synthesis of collagen. Collagen contributes to healthy hair by strengthening hair follicles and by keeping blood vessels in the scalp healthy. Vitamin C in Jerusalem artichokes also promotes iron absorption from foods.

성분 : 돼지감자 95% & 찹쌀가루 5%

돼지감자는 일명 뚱딴지라 불리는 국화과 식물로써 8∼10월에 꽃이 피고 열매는 땅속줄기의 끝이 굵어져서 덩이줄기가 발달하여 길쭉한 것에서 울퉁불퉁한 것까지 모양이 매우 다양하고 크기와 무게도 다양하다.

그 맛은 감자의 씹는 맛과 우엉의 맛을 함께 가진 풍미가 있으며 이눌린을 많이 함유하여 조리면 특유의 단맛이 난다.
돼지감자의 주성분은 이눌린과 그 유사물들이 약10~12% 포함되어 있고 외에도 과당, 블루코스가 다소 포함되어 있으며, 여러 가지 효소가 존재하고 특히 이누라제 효소 작용이 강한데, 이것은 이눌린을 분해하여 과당을 생성하기 때문에 저장 중에 단맛이 생겨나며, 식물 중 가장 이눌린을 많이 포함하고 있는 식물이 돼지감자이다. 이눌린은 칼로리가 의외로 낮은 다당류 이므로 위액에 소화되지 않고 분해되어도 과당으로밖에 변화되지 않는다.

▶ 천연 인슐린 돼지감자는 당뇨에 특효

돼지감자는 천연 인슐린이라 불리는 이눌린 성분이 풍부한데다가 칼로리가 낮아 당뇨에 굉장히 효과적입니다.

▶ 고혈압 및 동맥경화 예방

돼지감자에 다량 함유된 이눌린이 대사되면 혈중 콜레스트롤의 증가를 방지하기 때문에 고혈압 및 동맥경화 예방에 도움을 줍니다.

▶ 변비 및 다이어트에 효과적

변비에는 식이섬유가 필요한데 돼지감자는 식이섬유가 많을뿐 아니라 다시마에 많이 포함되어 있는 알긴산이 변비에 굉장히 효과적 입니다.

※ 알긴산 : 몸속에 흡수되지 않고 장으로 내려가기 때문에 장운동 촉진 및 배변활동을 도와준다.

▶ 골다공증 예방

이눌린의 또다른 효능으로는 위와 장에 좋은데다가 칼슘 섭취 및 철분 섭취를 도와주므로 골다골증 예방에 좋습니다.