Banana Carbohydrates

Banana plants are grown in varieties of countries world wide and are considered very useful in South Indian rituals and many of its parts have a lot of medicinal and nutritional value. Banana Stem (vazhathandu) extract is used to treat kidney stones. The stem juice with butter milk taken in empty stomach helps in weight reduction. The extract if given continuously for many days helps cure critical stomach pains as it is rich in potassium.

It also contains other minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus in large quantities. It is also rich in fibers making it a useful laxative and good for easing constipation. BananaVitamin Content of Banana: Banana is rich in vitamin C. It also contains other vitamins such vitamin A, and Vitamin B, especially folate.

The outer parts of the stem are used as a first aid to treat heat burns. The juice of the stem when put immediately on the burn, instantly cools and prevents major damage to the skin. It is widely believed that cancerous cells are combated by the use of the stem in the food.
The banana has also Carbohydrates, in it. There are varieties of Banana and comes in different colors. eg. yellow. green, red and purple. The yellow one has a lot of medicinal value. It prevents constipation; it helps to stop acute diaria caused by specific viruses. In Orissa the juice extract of banana is used as a home remedy for treating Jaundice. In other places honey mixed with mashed banana is used for the same purpose. The green banana when eaten for a week, raises the body weight by minimum 2Kgs.

Serving food in banana leaves is mandatory in South Indian functions. The hot food when put on the banana leaves, absorbs the essential vitamins from the leaves and adds to our meal. The raw banana is used for making side dishes in Indian meals. We can also make cutlets with raw banana. It is also sliced and deep fried to make chips. A specific variety of Kerala state banana, which is also called 'Nedran banana' is widely used for making chips and is world wide famous.

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