TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Banana blossom, which is also known as ‘ontong’ in Indonesia, is usually consumed by Indonesian people as a side dish. There are several ways to cook banana blossom. Usually, it is steamed and served with grated coconut.
It is also common to eat banana blossom in curries, stir-fried and fritters. It is also used as a filling in lumpia (spring rollls).
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Banana blossom is not only delicious but also beneficial for our health. Some studies suggest that banana blossom is rich is vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C and minerals such as phosphor, calcium and iron.
As a source of vitamins and minerals, banana blossom has several health benefits, such as:
1. Lowering the risk of stroke. You can drink the extract of banana blossom twice a day to prevent stroke.
2. Lowering cholesterol level. Banana blossom can absorb fats and bad cholesterol.
3. Improving digestion system as banana blossom is a good source of fiber.
4. Lowering blood sugar level in diabetic people. Banana blossom has a low glycemic index that can change glucose to energy.
5. Banana blossom is rich in fibers, carbs, protein, minerals and several vitamins such as beta-carotene and vitamin B1.
6. Banana blossom can make you feel full for a longer time due to its high level of fiber.
7. Improving blood circulation. Banana blossom has an anti-coagulant property that can prevent blood clot.
8. Preventing cancer. Banana blossom can be a good antioxidant that can fight free radicals.
9. Banana blossom has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties, such as flavonoid.
10. Preventing mumps, as banana blossom contains high level of iodine. (*)
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