Tapioca has a reputation as being gentle on the stomach. Many people find it easier to digest than flours that producers make from grains or nuts.
Doctors may recommend tapioca as a suitable source of calories for people with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticulitis that can cause flares of digestive symptoms.
People who need to gain weight quickly may benefit from including tapioca in the diet. One cup of tapioca pearls provides 544 caloriesTrusted Source and 135 grams (g) of carbohydrates.
Eating a couple of bowls of tapioca pudding a day improves a person’s likelihood of gaining weight without also increasing the risk of adverse effects from consuming too much fat and cholesterol.
People can also add tapioca to other dishes to increase their carb and calorie content.
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