Plantains – Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Different Ways to Incorporate Plantains into Your Meals

Plantains Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits

Plantains are a herbaceous plant that is about 9 m long. It originates from Southeast Asia but is widely grown in Africa, South, and Central America. The generic and specific names of plantains are Musa and paradisiaca respectively. Hence, its binomial nomenclature is Musa paradisiaca. Typically, the plantain fruits are green to brownish-yellow and are larger … Read more

Banana: The Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Adverse Effects

Banana The Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Adverse Effects

Banana (Botanical name: Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana), a plant belonging to the family, Musaceae, is one of the most important staple food crops that exist. This is because of its numerous nutritional composition and health benefits. The name is derived from the Arab word “banan” which means “finger”. It is native to Southeast Asia, … Read more