6 Benefits Of Eating From A Banana Leaf
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 10th, 2023
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It's a beautiful tradition of South India, to spread their dishes out on a banana leaf and eat from it. Though the practice may be judged to be unhygienic or old school or something one wouldn't prefer, there are joys in eating from a banana leaf that no plate can fulfil. Here are 6 benefits to eating from a banana leaf.
Posture
When you sit down and eat with your hands from a banana leaf, you're exercising your whole body as well.
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Stimulation
Eating from a banana leaf stimulates all your senses. You're more focused on your food and eat better.
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Healthy
The banana leaf isn't edible but the food on it absorbs some healthy nutrients including phenols, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins from it, that exhibit natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
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Improves Taste
The leaf is naturally coated with wax. When it comes in contact with hot food, some of it melts to improve the taste of food.
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Reduced Risk Of Diseases
Banana leaves contain polyphenols, which are organic antioxidants also present in green tea. These polyphenols fight off all the body's free radicals and guard against illnesses.
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Eco- Friendly
Used banana leaves are sent to farms where they can be used as compost. It also acts as natural fodder to cows. Unlike disposable plates, they don't add to waste.
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