Banana Flower - How to Clean and Prepare

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Health Benefits of Banana Flower:
Show More Health Benefits of Banana Flower:
The banana flower's health benefits are numerous. A LiveSTRONG.com article lists the following:

-The flower's extracts combat pathogenic bacteria growth, and may also inhibit malarial bacterial growth as well.
-Banana flower's chloroform extracts were found to stabilize blood sugar levels, which may help those suffering from diabetes.
-The high antioxidant content of banana flowers prevents oxidation and inhibits molecules from destabilizing DNA. This prevents heart diseases and strokes.
-A Himalayan Home Remedies article touts the banana flower for reducing the flow of menstrual blood.
-The banana flower's high level of magnesium boosts mood and reduces anxiety.

Nutritional Value of Banana Flower:
As per the Africa Journal of Biotechnology, banana flower nutrition per 100g is as follows:

51 kcal
1.6g of Protein
.6g of Fat
9.9g Carb
5.7fgof Fiber
56mg of Calcium
73.3mg of Phosphorous
56.4mg of Iron
13mg of Copper
553.3 mg of Potassium
48.7mg of Magnesium
1.07mg of Vitamin E
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