Fight Arthritis With Cassava

Cassava, also called manioc, is an edible root tuber and grows mainly in areas such as America, Asia and Africa. Today, you can obtain cassava all over the world.

In this article we explain why cassava is more than just a product with an interesting nutritional value – cassava can also be used very well to combat arthritis in a natural way.

About cassava

This vegetable looks like a wooden stick at first glance, but it actually grows on a shrub and contains a high content of complex carbohydrates, which can provide your body with a lot of energy.

Because of its texture, taste and similar nutritional value, cassava is often compared to potatoes and sweet potatoes. You can often interchange the three vegetables in certain recipes.

Why can cassava help fight arthritis?

Multiple studies show that cassava contains a compound known as saponin. This ingredient is able to relieve the pain associated with arthritis and slow down its deterioration.

Another advantage of cassava is that you do not run the risk of side effects,  such as digestive problems, unlike taking conventional medicines.

Eating cassava daily can help relieve the pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis.

Why should you eat cassava?

Cassava is extremely popular in countries where it is readily available. The tuber is also much cheaper than other products, making it a regular part of the daily diet of the people living in these areas.

Cassava is best known for the high amount of energy contained in the pulp, making it ideal for children, adults, athletes and people who do heavy physical work.

In addition, the vegetable is easily digestible and can even be beneficial for people who suffer from digestive problems such as heartburn, stomach ulcers or gastritis.

How can you prepare cassava?

You can use cassava in meals or take it in the form of a supplement.

• If you choose to take a supplement, do so for three consecutive months, then take a three-month break  before starting the supplement again. You can also take cassava supplements when you are experiencing an acute attack of arthritis.
• If you prefer to use cassava in your meals, you can do this by preparing the tuber in the same way as you would with potatoes. Add cassava to your omelette, stew, bake the tuber on its own in the oven, fry it in the pan as chips etc.

In addition to being gluten-free, cassava is often used in recipes for people diagnosed with celiac disease.

Cassava flour can be used to bake bread and pastries,  which will have the same delicious taste as when you bake them with regular flour.

cassava buns

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup water (300 ml)
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons sea salt (10 g)
• 200 g cheese
• 500 g cassava flour
• Optional: garlic, paprika, ground pepper, etc.

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Then mix all ingredients together until you have a smooth, homogeneous batter.
• Then divide the batter over the wells in a muffin pan, making the wells half full. Do not forget to grease the dimples with oil beforehand, so that the buns do not stick. You can also use silicone baking molds.  In that case you need less oil.

• Bake the bread rolls in the bottom of the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees, so that they can rise more easily.
• Eat them while they are still warm.

Even more beneficial products

The products below can also help to combat the symptoms of arthritis.

• Turmeric:  This spice is great for fighting inflammation and pain.
• Salt water:  This water is rich in minerals that can make bones and joints stronger.
• Broccoli:  This vegetable fights inflammation and cancer, is an antioxidant and promotes healing. Try to cook broccoli for as short a time as possible so that it is just tender, but still retains its green color. Otherwise, the vegetable will lose its beneficial properties.

• Licorice:  This herb is a type of natural cortisone, which allows you to avoid the side effects of conventional drugs.
• Onion:  Onions are anti-inflammatory and at the same time remove toxins from the kidneys.
• Garlic:  Garlic has a medicinal effect on several diseases, including arthritis. The traditional Tibetan garlic treatment is a great way to use garlic to fight disease.