(1) Gari boosts the rate of digestion.

Gari is a good choice for boosting or improving the rate of digestion In the body. Studies show that, Gari contains fibre or roughage. The fibre contained in Gari gives it the ability to improve digestion in the body. This is one major health benefit of Gari. In as much as fibre is good for digestion of food, the excessive intake may lead to stomachache or bloating.

(2) Gari provides heat and energy to the body.

As stated earlier, Gari contains the nutrients, starch and also carbohydrates. After digestion of Gari, the end product is Glucose or Sugar. This is as a result of the presence of starch and carbohydrates in the food. After the release of the end product (glucose), it diffuses into the bloodstream – this process is known as absorption. After absorption takes place, the glucose (energy) is used by the cells of the body to perform certain life processes such as locomotion, respiration, reproduction, sensibility and so on. This process is known as assimilation.

(3) Gari decreases the chances of contracting cancer.

This health benefits is not known by most Ghanaian citizens. But yes, Gari is a good choice to repel or drive away cancer. Studies show that, taking in Gari at a moderate rate strengthens your immune system to fight cancer.

(4) Gari improves eye-sight.

In Ghana, there’s a school of thought that Gari deteriorates or reduces a person vision air eyesight. Unfortunately this myth going around is not true. Gari contains a compound which prevents blindness. It contains an important nutrients for the eye. This nutrient is vitamin A.

The dificiency of vitamin A is River Blindness or Scurvy. Dificiency refers to a disorder caused due to the lack of intake of essential nutrients in the body or due to the excessive consumption of nutrients the body needs. Therefore, the intake of Gari improves one’s vision.

(5) Gari boosts the immune system.

Although, the percentage of vitamins and minerals in Gari is low, it contains certain specific nutrients which boost the performance of the body’s immune system. Some of these nutrients are iron, magnesium and potassium. These nutrients keep the immune system active and accelerates its performance.

Disclaimer:

Readers please, this article specifies on the health benefits of Gari. Take not that, excess intake of Gari will likely cause health problems. In the article, I will be talking about the side effects of taking Gari.

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