About Black Truffles

The word truffle comes from the Latin word “tuber,” which means outgrowth. Historians trace it back to the early Egyptians, who ate them in goose fat. Truffles are black or white and are complex in flavor, which means they need to be paired with bland foods like steak or chicken. Outside of their flavorful bursts are their health benefits. 

Truffles have 2 grams of carbs and have 80.1 calories per serving (0.25). The main carbohydrates are derived from "glycogen and chitin or also called the fungus cellulose which is a functional proponent of the fungal cell wall. All the same, compared to other vegetables, truffles have lower proportions of carbohydrates," 

Truffles also contain up to 20 grams of fiber in a cup! Adults require a total of 25 to 38 grams of fiber a day to keep the body healthy. There are two different types of fiber – soluble and insoluble. Each type of fiber helps your body in different ways, so a normal healthy diet should include both types. Truffles are a soluble fiber, which will aid in digestion. 

High cholesterol has been linked to peripheral arterial disease, a disease of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. High cholesterol is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. "That can include coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. High cholesterol has also been linked to diabetes and high blood pressure,"