4 Health Benefits Of Eating Roasted Plantains.

by **Adminkunlex** Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:11 am

Roasted plantain also known as boli in southwest Nigeria. It is indigenous food for Nigeria's #Yoruba people. For centuries, the Yorubas have enjoyed this delicacy, which can be eaten as a snack or a substantial meal and served with pepper sauce packed with meat, roasted fish, or fried chicken or groundnuts, especially during the festival season. The health benefits of roasted plantains are still the same as normal plantain since plantain is the main ingredient. According to WebMD and Healthline here are the health benefits of plantain (roasted plantains).
1. Controlling diabetes.
For those with Type 2 diabetes, maintaining glycemic control is critical. This signifies that blood sugar levels aren't too high or too low. Plantains do not increase blood sugar because they are not digested in the small intestine. Low glycemic index foods are those that digest slowly (GI). Low GI is defined as a GI value of less than 55. Plantains have a GI of 40, making them a healthy diabetic diet.
2. A well-functioning immune system.
Little things can have a significant impact on your health. To promote a healthy immune system, small amounts of vitamins and minerals are required.
Plantains are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium, which are all vital micronutrients.
That can strengthen the immune system.
3. Beneficial to the cardiovascular system.
Plantains contain a lot of potassium, which is important for keeping the cell and body fluids that control your heart rate and blood pressure in good shape. Plantains are high in fiber, which helps to decrease cholesterol and keep your heart healthy.
4. Controlling your weight
Carbohydrates aren't always the bad guys when it comes to weight loss, as many people believe.
Plantains include complex carbohydrates such as fiber and starch. Fiber and complex carbohydrates are less refined and absorbed more slowly than simple
carbohydrates found in processed foods. They make you feel fuller and satisfied for longer after you eat, which means you'll eat less harmful snacks.

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