Plantains, especially ripe ones, are sweet and starchier equivalent to bananas....CONTINUE READING
Unlike dessert bananas, plantains are almost always cooked before eating. In fact, they taste pretty awful raw, so don’t fall for their banana-like features. Cooked plantains are nutritionally containing vitamins and minerals. They are also a rich source of fibre, vitamins A, C, and B-6, and the minerals- magnesium and potassium…..CONTINUE READING
Find below the health benefits of plantains:
1. Plantains are nutritious
Plantains are rich sources of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and are easily digestible.
2. Plantains help bowel movement
Plantain contains fibre which is important for bowel regularity. The fiber in plantain softens your stool and increases its overall size and weight.
3. Weight management
The fiber and starch found in plantains are complex carbs which are less processed and more slowly digested than the simple carbs found in processed foods. They keep you fuller and more satisfied for longer after a meal, which can mean less snacking on unhealthy foods.
4. Plantains are high in antioxidants
Plantains contain the recommended amount of vitamin which acts as an antioxidant that may help boost your immune system. As an antioxidant, it may protect your body against free radical damage that’s associated with ageing, heart disease, and even some types of cancer.
5. Plantain is good for the heart
The high amount of potassium found in plantains is essential for maintaining the cell and body fluids that control your heart rate and blood pressure. The fiber in plantains also helps lower your cholesterol, which keeps your heart working optimally…..CONTINUE READING
