Friday, January 23, 2015

Plantain Benefits

Plantain
Plantain Benefits

A plantain is rich in starch, potassium, dietary fiber and less in sugar. Plantains are different from ripened edible bananas, which means only cooked plantains are edible.
These are high in calories, 122 calorie per 100 gm banana. As it is rich in high dietary fiber content (2.3 gm per 100 gm), very helpful to relieve constipation. It also boost up immunity of the body because of vitamin C (18.4 mg/100 gm). It also rich in vitamin A, helpful to prevent blindness, xerophthalmia and enhances the skin complexion. Potassium content in plantain (499 mg/100 gm) helps the body to control heart rate and blood pressure and counteracts the effects of sodium.

Like bananas, these are rich in vitamin B complex, especially pyridoxin, which has a beneficial role in the management of anemia, coronary heart diseases and strokes. Include a plantain in your daily diet and lead a disease free and healthy life....

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