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Plantain, the Superfood

Onam has come and gone. Besides the Payasam and Pookalam another P has a great role during the Onam celebrations. Plantains. 
Plantains, part of the banana family is one of the best fruits around. It is a fruit that sports people love. So, why?

1. Presence of Potassium:100gm of plantain contain 499 milligram of Potassium. Potassium helps in controlling the water content of the body and stream line heartbeat and blood pressure. Plantains help to improve the nervous system and increase the memory power, especially of children. 
2. Mood enhancer: If you feel moody have one plantain. The tryptophan in the plantain gives your mind a fillip.
3. Energy booster: If you have a plantain before exercise it will give you energy that prevents muscle cramps. Each 100gm plantain has 122 cal energy.
4. If you have withdrawal symptoms after stopping smoking have a plantain. The potassium and 
magnesium in the plantain will help.
5. Fibre Content:The fibre content in plantain helps regulate digestion and bowel movements.
6. Vitamin B: The B complex present in plantains helps prevent anemia. Ideal for pregnant ladies to have one plantain daily.
7. Vitamin C: 100gm of plantain has 18.4 milligram Vitamin C. This increases body's resistance. 
8. Vitamin A: The Vitamin A in plantains improves skin tone and eye sight.

And more than all these it is great to taste!!

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