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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : May 9, 2016 11:34 AM IST
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Not just a banana but its flowers, leaves and stems exhibit some health benefits too. It s a myth that eating bananas leads to weight gain. In fact, bananas have carmative properties which aid digestion and also speed up the metabolism. Bananas if consumed with cumin seeds can aid weight loss. Banana stems are also an effective home remedy for shedding some kilos.
How banana stem helps in weight loss?
Dr Alka Sharma,Dietician at the Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon suggests that since banana stem is high in fibre and low in calories drinking its juice can keep you full for longer hours. The juice helps slow down the process of releasing fats and sugars stored in the cells and provides you energy.
Banana stems also help eliminate the waste from the body and keep stomach pains at bay. The diuretic properties of the stem juice are efficient enough to reduce the size of the kidney stones and eventually dissolve them as they help to eliminate waste fluids from the body. The fibre content cures constipation and helps in detox too. If you are able to digest properly and flush out toxins from the body it boosts your metabolism.
How to use banana stem?
You can make plain banana stem juice by removing the outer stem and cutting it into pieces. Grind them to a paste with water and sieve. You can mix some lime juice for better taste. Consume it daily.
You can also make a thick shake of banana stem and buttermilk. Soak the stem in buttermilk overnight. Blend it to make a shake in the morning. You can add a dash of sugar and cinnamon powder to it too.
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