Fig- Banana tree
Meal on banana leaves (eco-friendly option)
Serving on banana leaf
Fig- Banana Leaf
In South India, there is this wonderful tradition of serving food to guests on these leaves on special occasions and festivals. most of the people living in the south of India, eat their food on banana leaves.
The leaves are rich in anti-oxidants called polyphenols. which are also found in some leafy vegetables. large amounts of polyphenols which are absorbed by the food.
Being larger than the leaves of most plants, banana leaf can be cut in different sizes and can be placed on the platter of any size.
Now a days people use banana leaves only on some occasions because the quality of the banana leaves is degraded with the use of unnatural fertilizers during farming. This resulted in lower quality of banana leaves and increased health risks by eating harmful chemicals.
The fresh banana leaves have a very thin wax coating which melts when hot food is served on it. This wax-like coating releases a pleasant aroma. This is the reason why people say that eating food on banana leaves gives them a delightful experience.
Banana leaf has germicidal activity and also support better digestion.
Banana fruit
Fig- Banana Fruits
Bananas are a rich source of potassium and carbs. They’re also a healthy source of fiber, vitamin C, and a variety of antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Components in a single banana are, - Potassium: 375 milligrams (mg)
- Calories: 113 Vitamin
- B6: 0.24 mg
- Calcium: 5.75 mg
- Fiber: 5.31 grams (g)
- Fat: 0.33 g
- Carbs: 26.4 g
- Protein: 0.85 g
- Vitamin C: 14.1 mg
- Manganese: 0.3 mg
- Magnesium: 32.2 mg
Benefits of banana fruit
🍌 Boost energy
🍌 Lower cholesterol -The fruit contains a compound called phytosterols which helps in lower the LDL.
🍌 Lead to more regular bowel movement -The resistant starch in bananas also helps boost healthy bacteria in your large intestine.
🍌 Support good bone health (enhances your body’s ability to absorb calcium. getting enough potassium and achieving better bone density.
🍌 Aid in weight loss -Bananas are low in calories but have a considerable amount of fiber, so they’re nutritious and will help keep you feeling full.
🍌 Promote better heart health -A diet high in potassium is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
🍌 Regulate blood sugar levels -banana has good glycemic index rating. It could improve insulin sensitivity.
🍌 Improve digestive health -Bananas also contain pectin, which can help reduce diarrhoea.
🍌 Help muscle recovery- magnesium in banana can significantly reduce muscle soreness.
🍌 Bananas also contain beneficial compounds like dopamine and polyphenols.
🍌 Bananas contain a large amount of tryptophan, which reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Banana Stem
Fig- Banana Stem
Banana stem is a rich source of fiber, vitamins, potassium and antioxidants. Consuming this regularly has proved to not only control diabetes but also promote weight loss.
Banana stem juice is a great digestive, which aids bowel movement and contains good fiber for your gut.
Drinking a glass of banana stem juice mixed with a few drops of lime juice every day prevents formation of kidney stones.
It improves metabolism, slows down the release of sugar and fats stored in body cells.
Its highly effective for treating Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) which helps in relieving pain and discomfort.
Rich in Vitamin B6, potassium and rich source of iron.
Banana stem juice helps in regulating the acidic levels in our body. So, it supports in releasing heat burn.
Banana flower
Fig- Banana Flower
Banana flowers are valued for their nutritional and health benefits.
This flower contains several minerals including phosphorous, calcium, potassium and magnesium.
100 grams of banana flowers contain approximately 40 calories with less than 5 grams of protein and carbohydrates.
Banana flowers are a good source of dietary fiber as they contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel, which allows food to pass easily through the digestive tract.
The insoluble fiber in banana flowers does not dissolve in water and it helps provide bulk to undigested waste products. The insoluble fiber resolves chronic constipation.
Banana flower extracts promoted glucose uptake which in turn reduced blood sugar level.
Banana flower has anti-diabetic properties and that including it in a diabetic’s diet would also reduce other diabetes symptoms such as polyuria, hyperglycemia and body weight fluctuations.
The probiotics in yogurt along with the fiber in the flowers will help soothe digestive distress and prevent bloating.
Banana flowers are rich in phenolic acids, tannins, flavonoids and various other antioxidants. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidative damage.
Including banana flowers in a diet plan can also help prevent neural disorders.
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