Miraculous flowers, “superfood” that Thai people are familiar with, have many benefits, vegans can eat instead of meat.
Foreigners call it “banana flower”, calling it a superfood with enormous benefits. Vegans can use it as a meat substitute. Thais have eaten it for hundreds of years.
“Banana blossom” or as Thais know it as “banana blossom” has become a global health food trend, especially among vegans who have turned to banana blossom as a meat substitute. It has a firm texture, is fun to chew, is low in calories but high in fiber, and is also rich in medicinal benefits and important nutrients.
Although it is a local herb that Thai people have eaten for hundreds of years, today, “banana blossom” has become a world-class ingredient because of its many benefits, both in terms of health, beauty, and body nourishment.
14 outstanding benefits of banana blossom
- Antibacterial – The ethanol in banana blossom helps inhibit infection.
- Reduce menstrual pain – Boil and drink to reduce abdominal pain and excessive bleeding.
- Control blood sugar – Helps stimulate glucose absorption
- Reduce stress – High in magnesium, nourishes the nervous system.
- Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer – Rich in antioxidants
- Stimulates milk production – suitable for postpartum mothers
- Anti-aging – Vitamin C and antioxidants help to keep you looking young.
- Nourishes the kidneys – helps remove kidney stones and reduces inflammation of the urinary tract.
- Iron supplement – reduces anemia
- Helps digestion – alkaline, reduces stomach acid and acts as a laxative.
- Weight control – low calories, high fiber, keeps you full for a long time
- Relieves enlarged prostate glands – Helps reduce the growth of abnormal cells
- Nourishes hair – reduces hair loss, thickens hair
- Strengthens bones – Contains calcium, potassium, vitamins A, C, E
Nutritional value (per 100 grams)
- Energy 51 kcal
- Protein 1.6 g
- Fat 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates 9.9 g
- Fiber 5.7 g
- Calcium 56 mg
- Phosphorus 73.3 mg
- Iron 56.4 mg
- Potassium 553.3 mg
- Vitamin E 1.07 mg
Caution: Banana blossom is a herb that contains starch, which the เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา body later converts to sugar. Therefore, people with diabetes should try not to eat too much banana blossom, as it may cause high blood sugar levels.
Banana blossom for beautiful skin
- Reduce dark spots and blemishes – with vitamins C, E and potassium
- Makes hands soft and smooth – Excellent moisturizing
- Heals minor wounds – Natural ethanol helps restore skin
- Stimulates collagen – tightens skin, reduces wrinkles
- Anti-aging – slows down cell degeneration
- Brightening – Antimicrobial, makes skin look healthy
Why do vegans love banana blossoms?
Because banana blossom has a texture similar to meat and is low in energy (only 17 kcal per 100 grams), vegans often use it to make popular dishes such as:
- Banana Blossom Curry
- Crispy fried banana blossom (instead of fish and chips)
- Banana blossom salad
- Banana Blossom Salad
- Banana blossom in soups and herbal drinks
Banana blossom is no longer just a simple local food, but a “superfood” that is winning the hearts of people all over the world due to its all-around benefits for health, skin, and sustainable beauty.