Many parts of the banana tree can be used for various purposes and are very useful. Banana, has great nutritive value and is a ready source of energy when you are tired and fatigued. Most of us know all about banana but many may not realize how the banana stem is good for health. After the tree has given fruit, the other layers of the stem of the tree is removed and the thick stem is removed and can be consumed in salads; if it is tender or it can be used in the form of vegetable or soup.

The banana stem is thick and fibourous and tastes a bit like banana. It is cooked in various forms in South India with dal, as a vegetable with coconot scrapings, as a salad or even soup. This stem is very good for weight loss as it has a lot of fiber. Since it is fiborous it adds bulk to what we eat and hence we may consume less. However it is best to exercise and carry on other weight loss methods along with it to aid weight loss and promote good health.

Banana stem is also good taken as a juice or soup which helps eliminate and treat kidney stone. It is an efficient diuretic helping to eliminate toxins from the body. Elimination of toxins is very important as we accumulate toxins from water, air and food. It is also good as a laxative, due to it’s high fiber content. So people who have constipation problem would benefit by taking it at least 2 days a week. Besides it helps to cool the body. So you must have realized how good it is for our health.

Having realized how good banana stem is for our health, you should make it a point to include it at least one day in our weekly diet. Enjoy it as soups, vegetable, salad or as a juice. You could also mix it with dal and season it with green chillis ginger with the juice of lemon.

I am sure you would love banana stem and enjoy it at least once a week to lead a healthy and happy life.