What are the benefits of boiled wax bananas?

What are the benefits of boiled wax bananas?

Wax bananas are a specialty of Ben Tre province, and nowadays they are grown in many scattered areas throughout the country. Besides the usual way of eating them boiled, they can be prepared in many other ways such as grilling, frying with spices, cooking with coconut milk, or cooking with pork belly. Among these, boiled wax bananas are especially popular. So, what are the benefits of boiled wax bananas?

According to VietNamNet, Traditional Medicine Practitioner Do Minh Tuan of the Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association points out some of the benefits of boiled wax bananas as follows.

Good for the stomach

Eating wax bananas is one way to improve digestion for those who frequently experience stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. The high fiber and mineral content in wax bananas helps promote bowel movements and reduce constipation.

Good for the nervous system

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, which can help keep nerve cells healthy. Additionally, the potassium content in bananas is very useful for runners, cyclists, etc. Therefore, eating bananas before exercise can help reduce muscle cramps.

Minimize the risk of anemia.

Waxy bananas are also rich in iron, which can stimulate hemoglobin production and effectively prevent anemia.

*Boiled wax bananas are very good for your health.*

Regulating blood pressure

Waxy bananas are rich in potassium, which is very good for people with high blood pressure. You should eat about two bananas a day. The potassium content in waxy bananas can also help prevent muscle cramps. In addition, waxy bananas are also good for eyesight and help improve the nervous system.

Weight loss support

Similar to other types of bananas, wax bananas also help maintain a slim figure and support effective weight loss. To maximize the weight-loss benefits of boiled wax bananas, you should maintain the habit of eating 1-2 boiled wax bananas every day.

Although wax bananas are delicious and have many health benefits, people with diabetes should not eat too much of them. This fruit has a relatively high content of monosaccharides, which are harmful compounds for people with diabetes.

How to boil wax bananas deliciously

Waxy bananas are divided into two main types: turmeric-colored and white. Distinguishing them is simple; just look at the color of the flesh inside. Turmeric-colored waxy bananas have bright yellow flesh, while the white variety has white flesh, similar to other bananas.

You need to choose ripe bananas that have turned yellow. Once prepared, you can eat them immediately or store them in the refrigerator, depending on your preference. Good quality wax bananas are small, weighing less than 1kg per bunch; smaller bananas have firmer, sweeter, and more pliable flesh.

To make delicious boiled wax bananas, choose bunches of bananas that have turned slightly yellow, have black spots, and are wrinkled. When you squeeze the banana between two fingers, it should feel soft and ripe; this indicates a sweet taste and a fragrant aroma.

Note that when boiling, it's important to boil thoroughly. The small groove in the center of the banana contains a sweet, fragrant sap that is rich and flavorful without being cloying, so you can eat many without getting tired of it. Boiled wax bananas are delicious whether eaten hot or cold, and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days after boiling.

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