Plantains look like bananas and they are part of the same family. They are starchy and bland, and low sugar content. Boiled plantains are nutritional containing wvitamin A and C and minerals such as potassium.
BENEFITS OF PLANTAIN.
1) Reliable source of energy and starch.
2) Plantains have more vitamin C than bananas. Food rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents.
3) Plantains contain high amount of dietary fibre which help to ensure health bowels and prevent constipation.
4) Plantains contain folates (folic acid) is good healthy pregnancy.
5) Plantains provide adequate level of minerals.
6) Plantains contain more potassium than bananas. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that help to control heart rate and blood pressure.
7) Plantains are diuretic and help prevent kidney probelm and bladder probelm.
8) Plantains ease the discomfort that is associated with menstrual pain.
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