There are many benefits to consuming bamboo shoots, there are many types of typical Acehnese dishes.

Benefits of Bamboo Shoots for Health - There are many benefits of bamboo shoots for health. The benefits of bamboo shoots are also quite diverse. Bamboo shoots are the edible shoots of the bamboo plant.
In many Asian countries, consumption of bamboo shoots is high because there are many variations of food made from young bamboo. One of them, spring rolls. However, not all bamboo shoots can be processed into cooking.

1. Rich in nutrition
   The first benefit of bamboo shoots is because of its nutritional content. Young bamboo shoots are very nutritious and contain lots of fiber, copper, and vitamins B6 and E in every serving.
2. Can lower cholesterol levels
   Several studies show that the properties of bamboo shoots can help reduce cholesterol levels so that they can improve heart health.
   For example, one test tube study showed that fiber extracted from this vegetable has powerful cholesterol-lowering properties.
3. Improves intestinal health
   The health benefits of bamboo shoots are also related to digestive health. Bamboo shoots are a great source of fiber. Bamboo shoots contain 2 grams of fiber in every 155 gram serving.

Fiber can facilitate bowel movements and can protect the body from hemorrhoids, diverticulitis and colorectal cancer.
Fresh bamboo shoots contain the cyanide poison taxiphyllin. However, different processing methods greatly reduce its taxiphyllin content, making it safe for general consumption.
To reduce the amount of taxiphyllin, the shoots should be boiled or soaked and dried before consumption. Bamboo shoots are also considered goitrogenic, meaning they can affect the function of the thyroid gland.