Is Banana stem good for Diabetics?

Banana Stem Benefits in Diabetes  

Fruits are a valuable source of vitamins and other essential nutritional value enriched minerals sources of food. One such special fruit which is widely available in India is Banana and its variants. The different varieties of bananas grown in India are Basrai, Singapuri, Dwarf Cavendish, Robusta, Rasthali, Monthan, Elakkibale, Nendran (plantain, Red Banana, etc. The main banana-growing states are Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar.

Banana stem Health benefits in Diabetes

Anti-diabetic

Vitamin B6 in the stem helps in the production of hemoglobin and insulin. Banana lectin activates insulin-like enzymes, helping to restrict the expansion of adipose cells. The stem also eases hyperglycemia.

Detoxification and digestion

The juice of the banana stem has diuretic properties that flush out toxins from the body. It is a great digestive and has a lot of good fiber for your gut.

1) Banana Stem Smoothie Recipe:

Ingredients:

· Banana stem

· water

· plant-based buttermilk

· salt to taste

 Preparation:

Blend chopped banana stem with water till it becomes a smooth paste. Add some plant-based buttermilk and salt. Mix well and drink it immediately.

2) Banana Stem & Lentil Potage (Vazhai Thandu Paruppu Usili) Recipe

 Ingredients: 

· Banana stem, finely chopped: 500 gm

· Toor dal: 125 gm

· Channa dal: 35 gm

· Dry red chilies: 2-3

· Turmeric powder: quarter tsp

· Refined oil: 50 ml

· Asafoetida: 2 gm

· Mustard seeds: 5 gm

· Salt to taste

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