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    Plantains: The Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

    • Plantains look similar to bananas but are typically cooked before consumption. They’re not as sweet as bananas but still may be good for your heart and are high in antioxidants.… See more

    1. Nutritious

    Plantains are rich sources of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and are easily digestible. As a staple food, plantains have been the main fare of millions of … See more

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    2. Digestive health

    Fiber is important because it promotes bowel regularity. Fiber softens your stool and increases its overall size and weight.
    Bulky stools are much easier to pass and therefore pr… See more

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    3. Weight management

    Carbohydrates aren’t necessarily a bad thing for weight management like most people believe. The fiber and starch found in plantains are complex carbs.
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    4. High in antioxidants

    Plantains contain a good amount of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single cup. This vitamin acts as an antioxidant which may help boost your immune sy… See more

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    What nutrients do plantains contain?
    Cooked plantains are nutritionally very similar to a potato, calorie-wise, but contain more of certain vitamins and minerals. They’re a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, and the minerals magnesium and potassium. This hidden superfood warrants a trip your local grocery. Read on to learn why.
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    1. Nutritious
    2. Digestive health
    3. Weight management
    4. High in antioxidants
    What nutrients do plantains contain?
     
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  2. Anise is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia1. Its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise, fennel, licorice, and tarragon1. To plant anise, you should2:
    • Plant it in loamy, well-drained soil.
    • If your soil is very heavy, mix in several inches of compost to give the plants the light-textured soil they prefer.
    • Water anise when the ground starts to dry out, but do not overwater it.
    • Add a layer of compost around your anise plants to help provide nutrients through the growing season.
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    Anise (/ ˈænɪs /; Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise, fennel, licorice, and tarragon.

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    Plant anise in loamy, well-drained soil. If your soil is very heavy, mix in several inches of compost to give the plants the light-textured soil they prefer. Water anise when the ground starts to dry out, but do not overwater it. Add a layer of compost around your anise plants to help provide nutrients through the growing season.

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    Are plantains and bananas the same thing?
    Plantains are a close relative of bananas and tend to be mistaken for them, but in one of the 120 countries that grow much of the world’s supply of plantains — like Uganda, Colombia and Cameroon — people know the distinction between the two.

    Plantains Nutrition, Benefits, Recipes and How to Prepare - Dr. Axe

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    What are the benefits of plantains?
    Plantains are a carb-rich food and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain antioxidants that fight free radicals. With good levels of vitamin C, they can also support immune function. Likewise, their vitamin B6 content may reduce cardiovascular risk and improve mood.

    Plantains: Benefits and nutrition - Medical News Today

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    What nutrients do plantains contain?
    Cooked plantains are nutritionally very similar to a potato, calorie-wise, but contain more of certain vitamins and minerals. They’re a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, and the minerals magnesium and potassium. This hidden superfood warrants a trip your local grocery. Read on to learn why.

    Plantains: The Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

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    How do plantains fight free radicals?
    People can maintain their fiber intake by including a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. According to one 2020 study, plantains naturally contain beneficial plant compounds, including polyphenols and flavonoids. These compounds act as antioxidants and help fight free radicals.

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    What Are Plantains? - The Spruce Eats

    Mar 18, 2024 · Plantains are tropical starchy fruits related to bananas. They are eaten baked, boiled, fried, grilled, or steamed. Ripe plantains taste the sweetest.

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      Plantains vs. Bananas: What’s the Difference? - Healthline

      Apr 26, 2023 · Plantains are starchier than bananas and not very sweet when green. When ripe, they are sweeter and become more so when cooked. Plantains can be boiled, baked, or fried.

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      Health Benefits of Plantains - WebMD

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      Plantains vs. Bananas: What's the Difference? - Allrecipes

      Apr 2, 2021 · A plantain is a type of banana that's larger in size and has a starchier consistency, which is why it's not often consumed raw. Although the health benefits of bananas and plantains are largely the same, the ways that …

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      15 Plantain Recipes

      Dec 15, 2021 · Plantains are commonly eaten as a fried side dish, but they're also popular in soups, stews, and baked dishes. Try out these sweet and savory plantain recipes and taste the best of what plantains have to offer.

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      Plantain | Description, Uses, History, & Facts | Britannica

      Oct 11, 2024 · Plantain, major group of banana varieties that are a staple food crop in many tropical areas. The edible fruit of plantain bananas has more starch than the common dessert banana and is not eaten raw. Learn more about …

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      Cooking banana - Wikipedia

      Many cooking bananas are referred to as plantains (/ˈplæntɪn/, /plænˈteɪn/, /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [3]) or 'green bananas'. In botanical usage, the term "plantain" is used only for true plantains, while other starchy cultivars used for cooking are called …

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      Plantain Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits - Verywell Fit

      Sep 15, 2024 · One cup of plantains has 166 calories, 1.5g of protein, 40g of carbs, and 0.1g of fat. Plantains are a great source of vitamins C and B6, and fiber.

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      Plantains vs. Bananas: What’s the Difference? - Taste of …

      Aug 26, 2024 · Curious about plantains, the banana look-alikes in grocery stores? Here's a guide to the differences between plantains vs. bananas, including the most delicious ways to eat both fruits.

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