Are bamboo shoots a superfad or a superfood? Here’s the science

Poorly prepared bamboo contains chemicals called cyanogenic glycosides, which the body converts into another chemical that ...

Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings

Bamboo shoots contain several types of fiber that were shown to improve bowel function. Some studies found that bamboo ...
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Scientists Say Bamboo Could Be the Next Superfood but Only If Its Prepared Safely

A new review suggests bamboo may support gut health, reduce inflammation, and improve blood sugar—but experts warn it must be ...
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Bamboo could be the next 'superfood', but there's a reason to be cautious

Calling ingredients with multiple health benefits 'superfoods' may be more of a marketing gimmick than a scientific category, ...
Seattle Times

Eat bamboo shoots first, ask questions later

If you frequent Chinese restaurants chances are you’ve eaten bamboo shoots — the canned version, no doubt. But often, when I’m out shopping in Asian markets, I see fresh bamboo shoots packed in ...

Could bamboo shoots be the world's next superfood? New study says yes

Bamboo shoots may emerge as a global superfood, offering key nutrients, metabolic benefits and low environmental impact, according to a new scientific review published in Advances in Bamboo Science.

Study Finds Bamboo Shoots Could Be The Next Global Superfood

A global academic review has found that bamboo shoots may help regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, reduce inflammation ...
Oregonian

Bamboo shoots are a peel-and-eat treat

Bamboo shoots are magical things -- the promise of magnificent bamboo culms to come, as well as an exotic, versatile and flavorful food. Shoots are produced by most bamboos in spring and by a few ...