Unripe Plantain: Important Nutritional and Health Benefits

Unripe Plantain Nutritional and Health Benefits

Unripe plantain fruit (Musa paradisiaca) is a herbaceous plant from the family, Musaceae. The large shrub can grow up to 9 m tall, has an obust tree-like pseudo-stem, a crown of large elongated oval deep-green leaves, and a prominent midrib. Unripe fruits of plantains have been suggested to be much beneficial to diabetic patients as … 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