Banana flower is a great cure for diabetes, it reduces blood sugar level rapidly, know from scientists how…

New Delhi:- There is no doubt that diabetes is a serious and incurable disease. But this disease can be controlled through proper diet management. Blood sugar levels can be controlled through simple methods like exercise, dietary fiber and consuming antioxidants. While there are also many effective medical and Ayurvedic methods that help in managing blood sugar levels.

Banana is also one such tree, whose fruit is not only beneficial, but its leaves, stem and flowers are also considered very helpful. According to research, such elements are found in banana flower, which can be very beneficial for diabetic patients. You can also eat banana flowers raw and make many types of dishes from it. Let us tell you through this news why banana flower is beneficial in diabetes and how it should be eaten…

Big revelation made in research

In fact, according to research conducted in 2011, banana flowers have been found beneficial in controlling blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. This research was done on rats suffering from diabetes, whose weight was very high and the amount of sugar in their blood and urine was very high. The study found that consumption of banana flowers reduced the blood sugar level in the body of these rats significantly. Similarly, similar results were found in another research conducted in 2013, this research was done by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. According to this study, consumption of banana flowers reduces the production of a particular type of protein in the body of diabetic patients, which is known to promote sugar.

Banana flowers beneficial for diabetic patients

'These findings suggest that banana flowers and pseudostem have anti-diabetic and anti-AGE properties and are beneficial as food supplements for diabetic patients,' the study noted. Banana flowers and pseudostem have a low glycemic index and high content of dietary fiber and antioxidants. That is why banana flower or mocha or banana flower is considered useful in the management of the disease.

Other benefits of banana flower

Consuming banana flower increases blood pressure in the body because the right amount of iron is found in it. Consumption of banana flowers also increases hemoglobin in the body.

Banana flower controls insulin, hence its consumption keeps blood sugar under control.

By eating dishes made from banana flowers, you can also get rid of stress and anxiety because it contains the right amount of magnesium which works as an anti-depressant for the body.

Consumption of this flower is beneficial for the stomach, because it is easily digested.

Banana flower is also considered beneficial in preventing heart diseases as it protects the body from free radicals and reduces the amount of cholesterol.

How to consume banana flower

You can also eat banana flowers raw because they are soft and easily digestible, hence there is no problem in eating them raw. Apart from this, you can also make many types of dishes from banana flowers like – Banana flower vegetable, which can be made both dry and gravy. This vegetable is tasty and nutritious. You can also eat banana flowers as salad. Apart from this, you can also grind this flower and eat it by making chutney.

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