Once the banana fruit is cut from the plant the stem is thrown away. Many of us do not know the truth that banana stem are as important as banana and banana flower as the stem could provide us many health benefits. One important truth is in Thai cuisine, banana stem are regarded as vegetable. The banana stem is rich in fibres, vitamin A, B6, C, potassium etc. Juice got from the banana stem is superb and it provides many benefits for us.
These are the health benefits we get by banana stem
Helps in weight loss:
Our body would feel full when we consume banana stem. This banana stem is rich in fibre content and this makes our body to feel full. Hunger feeling is avoided. By this we would be able to avoid taking unhealthy, calorie rich foods. Losing weight is possible now.
Detoxification and digestion:
Toxins present in us could be flushed out by the banana stem juice which is a diuretic. Urinary tract infections or UTI is avoided in us. Proper movement of bowels is possible by the fibres present in the banana stem. Digestion is improved. Issues like constipation are reduced.
Treating diabetes:
Intake of banana stem juice could help in treating diabetes issue in us. This is achieved by the regulation of insulin level in the body. The fibre that is present in the banana stem juice could prevent any increase in the blood sugar levels.
Relief from heart burns:
The acidity levels in us could be regulated by intake of banana stem juice. Persons who drink banana stem juice could get relief from heart burns and irritations etc.
Strengthens heart muscles:
This is brought about by the presence of potassium in the banana stem. Immunity level is boosted by banana stem juice and we would be free from diseases.