Guess Me !?!
I am not a factory plant
nor am I a facility
My sibling is the banana
I am a hybrid in the genus Plantago
A good source of carbohydrates
My stems can be planted
for me to grow with leaves as branches
that can be eaten on, wrapped and steamed
biodegradable plate
ain't only a seedless fruit but also a vegetable
with nature's packaging green skin
I am a staple food in Africa, Asia & Americas
I contain resistant starch
that resists digestion in the small intestine
helps promote gut health
improves blood sugar control
and reduces inflammation
I can be brewed into beer in E. Africa
My blossoms are edible in salads, curries and soups in Asia
My flesh can be baked, boiled, fried
or dried and ground into flour
as Chips, Tostones, Maduros or Stews in Latin America
P-l-a-n-t-a-i-n
Scientific Name: "Plantago Major" "Musa Paradisiaca"
Plantain Health Benefits
Good source of fiber important for cholesterol and blood sugar management
low in protein and fat
Micro nutrients rich in
Vitamins C, important for immune health
Vitamin B6 important for brain and nerve health
Folate important for red blood cell formation & birth defect prevention
Potassium important for high blood pressure management
