![]() ![]() Rich in Healthy Omega 9 Oils, which plays an important role in lowering cholesterol levels and promoting healthy inflammation responses. Plus, the fiber creates a fullness within the intestines, which can also limit food intake. Satisfies the Appetite. Foods high in protein makes one feel full faster because they block mu-opioid receptors (which tells the brain to eat more), resulting in a “full feeling” after big meals. Fiber is important because it promotes bowel movements and helps remove toxins from the body. By comparison, black beans have just 2 grams and lentils only slightly more. With almost 9 grams of fiber in 1 ounce - 28 grams- of Macambo, these nuts have a super high dietary fiber content. Macambo is a great snack post-workout, pre-expedition or just anytime for an energy boost.įull of Fiber/Improves Digestion. Its high protein aid in creating new cells and repairing muscle. Almonds are 13% protein and walnuts are only 8%. An amazing 25% of each nut is pure protein, which is extremely high compared to other seeds and nuts. The effects of theobromine are similar to caffeine but because it does not affect the central nervous system, one never get “the jitters” or “the crash.” Its effects are milder and last longer than caffeine. As Macambo shares its genus with cacao it contains theobromine an alkaloid that stimulates the body and increases alertness. It is loaded with nourishing compounds, essential fatty acids and important nutrients that can stimulate brain function and protect the brain from common degenerative disorders like dementia.Įnergizing Effect. Mesoamerican cultures and Amazon shaman healers have traditionally used it to treat brain disorders, giving it the nickname “Brain Bean”. This brain-shaped nut provides powerful fuel for the brain. doi:10.2307/j.ctt5vjtj7.Amazing health benefits of Macambo toasted nuts/beans: Cambridge, UK: Open Book Publishers, 2013. How to Read a Folktale: The 'Ibonia' Epic from Madagascar. Among the Tanala and the Antakarana, for example, major plot features, such as the fate of the Stone Man or the character of the Joy-Giving Girl, can vary significantly. However, six distinct versions in total have been recorded by folklorists and the variation from the base story increases with the distance from the Central Highlands. Three similar versions of the story as described above were collected by folklorists in the 1870s. The two remain married for about ten years before the relationship is ended by Ibonia's peaceful death. Ibonia wins his confrontation with Stone Man and escapes with Joy-Giving Girl. Ibonia displays his wit and physical prowess to overcome the challenges he encounters, including dressing himself in an Old Man's skin to get closer to Stone Man and Joy-Giving girl until his unprecedented talent for playing the valiha (a traditional bamboo tube zither) and fanorona (a traditional game played with stones on a board) gives him away. She then attempts to dissuade him from his quest by presenting him with other wives, which he refuses. ![]() Ibonia visits his parents before setting off on the quest and his mother spurs him to prove himself by successfully fighting a series of powerful animal and human adversaries. Great Echo in return offers Ibonia advice on how to pass a series of tests that will confront him on his quest to regain his wife. Before setting off to win her back, he engages in a verbal duel with Great Echo and beats him. Before they can be married, however, Joy-Giving girl is taken away by Trouble-Stone man. ![]() The tale begins with the conception and birth of Ibonia (Iboniamasiboniamanoro or "he of the clear and captivating glance") who demands to be betrothed to Joy-Giving girl while still in the womb of his mother, Beautiful-Rich. The first known transcription of the story was recorded in the 1870s and rapidly gained canonical status in the African literature tradition, being reprinted in numerous collections across Europe. The Ibonia predates the introduction of the printing press in Madagascar in the early part of the 19th century and as such has long been part of the poetic and storytelling oral traditions of the island. The Ibonia is an epic poem that has been told in various forms across the island of Madagascar for at least several hundred years. ![]()
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