benefits of petai
This one food is one of the typical Indonesian food you should try /. Especially if not a banana. Pete does have a distinctive odor but is in great demand.
Pete is a food that is often so the pros cons, there is a very like to eat pete there is also very hate with this food because it smells. Usually after eating a banana cause breath that smell and smell urine.
Before you hate it you better know in advance what any benefit from pete.
Here are the benefits of eating a banana:
1 . Rich in fiber
Dietary fiber is associated with lower serum LDL or bad cholesterol and increases glucose metabolism and insulin response, which means consuming fiber will help keep blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels in your body. In addition fiber consumption also helps avoid you from constipation problems. The portion of 154 grams of banana contains 131 kcal of energy and 8 grams of fiber.
2 . Helps control blood sugar levels
As said above bananas contain fiber that helps keep blood sugar levels and keep blood pressure in order not to increase.
3 . High potassium
Half a cup of banana is loaded with 224 mg of potassium, which plays an important role in muscle contraction and nerve transmission. It also helps lower the risk of high blood pressure. No wonder many nutritionists advise that athletes eat potassium-rich foods and may be bananas one of them.
4 . Sources of essential fatty acids are good for heart health
Petai also contains essential fatty acids that are good for heart health are omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids.
5 . Rich in vitamin C
A cup of banana contains about 40 mg of vitamin C which means enough to meet about half of your daily vitamin requirement which is essential for growth and repair of tissue in all parts of your body.
6 . Rich in calcium
Half a cup of banana serving contains 75 mg of calcium which is essential for building bones and keeping bones healthy, maintaining blood clotting ability, nervous ability and muscle contraction
- Rich in iron
The amount of iron in bananas with the same portion is 2 mg. This level is important to keep your blood cells healthy so that it can deliver oxygen.
8 . Against depression
A study conducted by MIND (a research institute) in individuals who are struggling against depression feel better after consuming a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein present in the body into serotonin that helps you to relax, improve your mood and usually make you feel more comfortable.
9 . Helps to quit smoking
Are you struggling to quit the bad habit of smoking, and want a cheap and natural alternative way to help stop smoking addiction. So try a banana, the content of vitamins B6 and B12 contained in bananas together with potassium and magnesium will help the body feeling uncomfortable because of the effects of quitting smoking.
10 . Helps heal a hangover
If you or anyone near you are drunk. Try making milkshakes from bananas, honey and milk. Because it is considered to help calm the stomach, improve blood glucose levels and fluid levels in your body
11 . Rich in vitamin A
Every 100 mg of banana contains 200 IU of vitamin A. As we know vitamin A is important for corneal health.
There are many benefits of eating bananas, so do not avoid to eat bananas from now on. But keep in mind also when eating excessive pete will cause odors that make people around may be disturbed. So do not hate bananas and do not overeat ... ..