Health benefits of plantain in humans. 26-04-2022

in SteemAlive2 years ago (edited)

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Introduction

Welcome once again steemians, It's my pleasure to continue reminding you of some important values. Today I want to remind you of the health importance of plantain as a food.

Health benefits of plantain

Plantain are rich sources of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and are easily digestible. As a staple of food plantain have been the main fare for millions of people for centuries. High in antioxidants plantains contain a good amount of your daily recommended trusted source of vitamin, this vitamin act as an antioxidant which may help boost your immune system.

As an antioxidant it protect your body from free radical damage that ageing brings, heart disease, and even some types of cancer. Because people with cancer are also found to have lower blood plasma concentration of vitamin C. 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.

Rice in fiber: Fiber in plantains help to reduce cholesterol which in turn keeps your heart functioning at it's best.

Weight management: Carbohydrates aren't necessarily a bad thing for weight management like most people believe. The fiber and starch found in plantains are complex carbs. Fiber and complex carbs 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 means less snacking on unhealthy foods.

versatile: like a potato you might commonly come across plantain fried and soaked in grease as a side dish in restaurant, maybe even topped with cream. While they taste absolutely amazing, fried plantains are not exactly a healthy choice if fried in an unhealthy oil.

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Yeah,plantains are good food that we ought to be eating daily.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

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