Health Benefits of Banana Stem Juice.

 Every part of the banana is packed with nutrition and health benefits. Eating off the banana leaf has great digestive properties (not to mention, it is great for the environment!), the fruit is a source of potassium and vitamins, and the flower is good for diabetes and anti-ageing. Is it any wonder then, that the banana stem is also filled with amazing benefits? Here are some of them.

Detoxification and digestion

The juice of the banana stem helps in flushing out toxins from the body. It is a diuretic, and one of the most effective ways to cleanse your system from ailments. Banana stem juice is also a great digestive, which aids bowel movement and contains good fibre for your gut.

 

Treating kidney stones and UTI

Mixing cardamom with banana stem juice relaxes the bladder and helps prevent against painful kidney stones. Drinking a glass of banana stem juice mixed with a few drops of lime juice every day prevents formation of kidney stones. It also helps in relieving pain and discomfort caused by Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) effectively.

 

Weight loss

Consumed with fibre, banana stem slows down the release of sugar and fats stored in the body’s cells. It also improves metabolism, and contains very few calories – meaning that it can be consumed without guilt pangs! 

 

Managing cholesterol and blood pressure

Rich in Vitamin B6, it has a lot of iron and increases the haemoglobin count. It is enriched with potassium as well, and is effective to treat cholesterol and high blood pressure. 

 

Healing acidity and gastric problems

If you’ve got frequent problems with acidity, banana stem juice helps in regulating the acidic levels in your body, and restoring balance. It provides relief from heartburn and discomfort and burning in the tummy. 

How to make Banana Stem Juice

For making the banana stem juice, make sure that you clean the stem properly and slice off the darkened ends. Then, cut them into slices and peel off the thick outer layer.

When you see the inner core of the stem, cut it into rings and transfer it into a grinder/ blender.

Add 1 cup of water to the mix and grind till the juice becomes smooth.

It is important to strain the liquid as tough fibre does mix with juice. So it must be strained to make it palatable.

Summing it up

While we discussed some fantastic benefits of Banana steam and would highly recommend it to include in their daily diet, Some people are allergic to bananas and may feel bloating, gas or cramping. Hence, it's best to check with your nutritionist if it's okay for you. You can go for banana stem juice, smoothie, or you can check out some of the recipes of banana stem curries and try making them.