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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : July 11, 2016 4:09 PM IST
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There are several benefits of eating bananas. They are used in topical applications to enhance the glow on your skin and for hair care too. Other parts of the fruit are also used regularly in many countries. Banana leaves are used to serve food, steam food for certain recipes; beauty benefits of banana peel are popularly acknowledged and it also help in teeth whitening. Banana flowers have health benefits too. Another part of the banana that can be used is the stem which is ideally the flower stalk. Dr Aastha Sharma, Dietitian at Nayati Multi Specialty Hospital, Mathura recommends adding banana stem to your diet for the following benefits:
Kidney Stones: Banana stem has diuretic properties. These help in eliminating or flushing out the calcium lumps or crystals from the kidneys and prevent the formation of kidney stones. In vitro studies [1] have also indicated that banana stem extract helps in getting rid of kidney stones. If you are suffering from gall bladder stones, include banana stem in the diet at least weekly once. Here are 10 more simple ways to prevent kidney stones.
Weightloss: Rich in fibre, one cup of banana stem juice can keep you full for a long time. Hence, adding the juice to your daily diet can definitely aid your weight loss plans. Are you following our daily fitness plans for weight loss?
Hyperacidity: Banana stem juice when consumed on an empty stomach can help relieve the discomfort from hyperacidity. It is best had an empty stomach.
Constipation: Banana stem is high in fibre and acts as a laxative to ease constipation. When consuming the banana stem juice for treating constipation, avoid straining the juice for maximum intake of fibre. Find out causes of constipation.
Diabetes: Banana stem juice does not contain any sugars nor does it raise the blood sugar level sharply. When consumed without straining, the juice is excellent for diabetics. It has a low glycemic index. You can also try these foods that help fight diabetes.
Urinary tract infections: Banana stem juice is also very effective for treating urinary tract infections as it is a diuretic and also helps fight infections due to the presence of vitamin B6 and potassium. You can also try lauki juice for UTI.
How to use banana stem
Most people avoid using banana stem as cutting and cleaning the stem is a time-consuming task. However, you can get it cut in bulk and store it in the refrigerator by soaking it in buttermilk. The buttermilk can be changed every 2-3 days before it turns sour.
For the juice, in a grinder, add banana stem, salt, roasted cumin, pepper, and yogurt. Blend to form a smooth paste. You can consume it thick or thin it down by adding some water.
Another recipe is to blend one apple, 1 cup soaked banana stem and 1 cup water to a fine smoothie. You can strain the juice or add ice cubes to it.
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