What Is Cassava Good For?

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

You might be wondering what cassava is before you think to ask what it might be good for, but in light of its amazing properties, this rather sweet, starchy and nut-flavored tuber may become a staple in your pantry.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as manioc or yuca (not yucca), belongs to the spurge family of plants called Euphorbiaceae. It most likely originated in South American forest regions, but it’s also grown very inexpensively in parts of Asia, Africa and the Southern U.S. For centuries, it’s been a food mainstay for millions.

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