We all consume plantain in a variety of ways which
ranges from the plantain chips being sold in traffic to
the locally made dodo which is fried in our respective
homes and in other forms as well. They are known to
posses nutritional value like vitamin A, potassium,
thiamin and in this piece brings to you 7 amazing
nutritional benefit of plantain.
They are a very reliable sources of starch
and energy;
They contain an adequate amount of dietary-fiber
which when present the food helps normal bowel
movements, thereby reducing constipation problems.
Fresh plátains have more vitamin C than any other
fruit. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps
the body develop resistance against infectious agents
and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals. However,
boiling and cooking destroys much of this vitamin in
plantains.
Plantains equally carry posses vitamin A . 100 g fresh
ripe plantains contain 1127 IU or 37.5% of daily
required levels of this vitamin. Besides being a
powerful antioxidant, vitamin A plays a vital role in the
visual cycle, maintaining healthy mucus membranes,
and enhancing skin complexion
They are rich sources of B-complex
vitamins, particularly high in vitamin-B6
(pyridoxine). Pyridoxine is an important B-
complex vitamin that has a beneficial role
in the treatment of neuritis, anemia, and to
decrease homocystine (one of the causative
factors for coronary artery disease (CHD)
and stroke episodes) levels in the body. In
addition, the fruit contains moderate levels
of folates, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin.
They also provide adequate levels of
minerals such as iron, magnesium, and
phosphorous. Magnesium is essential for
bone strengthening and has a cardiac-
protective role as well.
Fresh plantains have more potassium than bananas.
100 g fruit provides 499 mg of potassium (358 mg per
100 g for bananas). Potassium is an important
component of cell and body fluids that helps control
heart rate and blood pressure, countering negative
effects of sodium.
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