01/10A banana a day keeps the doctor away
Bananas are often lauded for their superior nutritional composition and they are recommended by most health experts (mothers included) to provide the body with a boost. They are rich in potassium, vitamins B6 and C, magnesium, copper, manganese, and fiber, and they provide a host of benefits. All in all, bananas are a great source of minerals for people of all genders, ages, castes, and body shapes and sizes.
02/10Plants and edibles
Plants are made of more than just the fruits, and there are many species where other parts of the plant like the stem, seeds, roots, leaves and flowers are consumed. Ginger is a stem, wheat is a seed, carrot is a root, spinach is a leaf, and broccoli is a flower. When we talk about bananas, it is only natural for us to picture the yellow fruit, and it is 'bananas' to picture anything else but the fruit. Well here’s some news for you - the flower of the banana tree may be as beneficial for health as the fruit, if not more.
03/10The banana flower
Flowers are usually seen as objects of beauty that enliven your house with beauty or make for a colourful and thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. Seldom are they utilized for their health benefits, and the flowers of the banana tree face the same issue. Considering the number of health benefits banana flowers provide to humans, they are one of the most underutilized and underrated natural remedies known to man.
04/10Banana flowers properties
Apart from a similar micronutrient profile as the fruit, the flowers also contain methanol extract, which has powerful antioxidant properties and contains more potent doses of vitamins B6 and C, and fiber. The flowers also contain vitamin E and protein, and all the nutrients combine to provide some excellent health benefits. Here are some benefits provided by banana flowers.
05/10Supports menstrual health
The banana flowers reduce menstrual cramps, and by increasing the production of progesterone they help in reducing bleeding. It also prevents abdominal problems like constipation and bloating, and can help with the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
06/10It is a natural antidepressant
Magnesium can help in reducing anxiety and depression, and with a high magnesium content, banana flowers are an effective way to treat such conditions and improve mood.
07/10Controls diabetes
Banana flower extracts contain phenolic acids and other bioactives, which have been shown to promote glucose uptake, which in turn reduces blood sugar levels.
08/10Increases the production of breast milk
Banana flowers are galactagogue in nature, which means they promote lactation and increase breast milk secretion in lactating mothers.
09/10It is good for the skin
Due to its rich vitamin C and antioxidant content, banana flowers prevents premature ageing and slow down the ageing process by improving skin health.
10/10Prevents chronic conditions
The high amount of antioxidants fight off free radicals, preventing oxidative damage and reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.
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