lmportance of unripe plantains you might not know about

Plantains are less sweet, starchier equivalent to bananas, they can be eaten ripe or unripe. Nutritionist believe that unripe plantains are better for your health  than ripe ones as you get older.

      Unripe plantains are easily digestible, rich, and nutritious. They contain complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

Unripe plantains have numerous health benefits they are used to manage diabetes. They are rich in iron and potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B, magnesium, and phosphorus. They have a hypoglycemic effect and helps to control blood sugar level. The fibre in plantains could help your blood sugar levels stay steady longer.

      Unripe plantains also aid digestion and prevent constipation by promoting bowel regularity due to the fibre in them. They also contain a good amount of vitamin C which act as antioxidant that helps to boost your immune system. Antioxidant protect your body against free radical damage that is associated with aging, heart disease, and even some type of cancer.

  Besides, unripe plantains are rich in calcium which is the essential mineral needed for stronger bones, muscles, nails, and teeth. They can help to prevent ulcer. Studies has shown that unripe plantains can both prevent the formation of ulcers and help to heal them. They also ease menstrual discomfort and boost fertility.

 Unripe plantains can be eaten boiled, roasted, fried, turned into powder for making swallow (fufu), or cooked as porridge. They can be garnished with veggies source, honey, ginger, garlic, dry fish, periwinkles, fried eggs, jellof rice, and other food recipes.

Make sure you eat unripe plantains to enjoy the health benefits and medicinal content.

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