Oca – Nutritional Facts

Oca is a perennial herbaceous plant like underground stem tubers. This plant belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. It’s botanical name is Oxalis tuberosa. You can find different varieties of oca in the Andes. New Zealand is the only cultivator of this particular plant. A South American wood sorrel grown for its edible tubers. This veggie has alternative names like uqa in Quechua, cubio in Spain, New Zealand yam in New Zealand etc.  

You can cook oca in different ways like boiling, baking, roasting, frying, steam cooking etc. If you wish to consume raw oca, slice it up and add in vegetable salads or soups. Raw oca gives a tangy flavor and a crispy texture.

Oca is power house of energy and carbohydrate. It contains beta-carotene which supplies pro-vitamin A to the human body, liver  converts it into vitamin.  Eating oca is a superb way to strengthen your immune system and liver. Moreover this veggie also has vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium and fiber with it.

Health benefits of Oca

Energy booster

health benefits provided by oca

Are you wondering the term “energy booster”? There are actually two main reasons behind it. Firstly oca provides your body with the sufficient amount of energy in terms of carbohydrates and vitamins. Similarly carbohydrates are essential structural components of living cells and main source of energy for mankind. Next comes vitamin B and it helps turn the food into fuel therefore keeps up the energy level. It is an important source of carbohydrates and dietary fibre for many people in the region and has recently become popular in other part of the world for its unique flavour and health benefits.Oca is a good source of iron,which is essential for red healthy red blood cells and oxygen transport throughtout the body.It can help to strengthen the immune system and reduce fatigue.It is a good source of vitamins and minerals ,dietary fibre and complex carbohydrates ,and can help to reduce the risk of certain chronic disease

Cardiac-partner

As oca is rich in fiber, it helps improve the functioning of your heart. However the main reason is that the indigestible form of fiber clears out the bad cholesterol. This tuber will drive out unclog arteries.

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Physical supporter

Our bones tend to face various issues after a certain age. Consuming oca on a regular basis will help you do away with all bone-related issues. Above all it is rich in calcium and potassium content that strengthens your bone  to absorb calcium in the blood.

Immunizing agent

Oca is an excellent source of vitamin C therefore it helps you stay away from common cold, fever. In addition vitamin C plays a major role in fortifying your immune system and therefore paves way for a glowing and young-looking skin.

health benefits of Oca