Wonderful hello steemians and to all members of the community. This is me again @jenny018 from Cebu, Philippines dropping by to make my entry for #SteemPlantsContestWeekXIV.

Have you ever eaten a banana? Do you know the benefits and it's uses? Let's find out on my blog today.

This is actually the 2^nd time that I joined the contest initiated by our ever dearest knopka145 which I bagged the 4^th prize winning 15 steem. And today I want to partake my beautiful entry, the Banana Lakatan plant.

Since today is my rest day, me and my sister @jadix and my daughter @enajerye are planning to visit one of our church chapter in Tuburan located in the northern part of Cebu. And thankful enough that we are allowed to travel now for as long as we follow the protocol of the IATF that's why we took the chance in attending the annual celebration of our church chapter. And as we reach their this banana plant catches our attention.

This Banana Lakatan has catches our attention as we don't often see dwarf banana's like these in our place. It's almost the same height as my two sons who I used as my models. Aside from that, the fruit is really eye catching because it has full of fruits which you might think how come it bears a lot for a very small stem. I guess that's how wonderful God's beautiful creation is, they are truly amazing.

Talking about "banana lakatan"based on research it is one of the most popular health foods. Do you also know the nutritional facts about it?
Bananas are extremely healthy and delicious.

They contain several essential nutrients and provide benefits for digestion, heart health and weight loss.

Aside from being very nutritious, they are also a highly convenient snack food.

(Based on google)

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas

11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Bananas

1. Bananas Contain Many Important Nutrients Bananas are among the world’s most popular fruits.

SUMMARY
Bananas are rich in fiber, antioxidants and several nutrients. A medium-sized banana has about 105 calories.

2. Bananas Contain Nutrients That Moderate Blood Sugar Levels
Bananas are rich in pectin, a type of fiber that gives the flesh its spongy structural form (4).

SUMMARY
Bananas can help moderate blood sugar levels after meals and may reduce appetite by slowing stomach emptying.

3. Bananas May Improve Digestive Health

SUMMARY
Bananas are fairly rich in fiber and resistant starch, which may feed your friendly gut bacteria and safeguard against colon cancer.

4. Bananas May Aid Weight Loss

No study has directly tested the effects of bananas on weight loss. However, bananas do have several attributes that should make them a weight-loss-friendly-food.

SUMMARY
Bananas may aid weight loss because they’re low in calories and high in nutrients and fiber.

5. Bananas May Support Heart Health

Potassium is a mineral that is essential for heart health — especially blood pressure control.

SUMMARY
Bananas are a good dietary source of potassium and magnesium — two nutrients that are essential for heart health.

6. Bananas Contain Powerful Antioxidants

Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of dietary antioxidants, and bananas are no exception.

SUMMARY
Bananas are high in several antioxidants, which may help reduce damage from free radicals and lower your risk of some diseases.

7. Bananas May Help You Feel More Full

Resistant starch is a type of indigestible carb — found in unripe bananas and other foods — which functions like soluble fiber in your body.

SUMMARY
Depending on ripeness, bananas harbor high amounts of resistant starch or pectin. Both may reduce appetite and help keep you full.

8. Unripe Bananas May Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for many of the world’s most serious diseases, including type 2 diabetes.

SUMMARY
Unripe bananas are a good source of resistant starch, which may improve insulin sensitivity. However, more research is needed.

9. Bananas May Improve Kidney Health

Potassium is essential for blood pressure control and healthy kidney function.

SUMMARY
Eating a banana several times a week may reduce your risk of kidney disease by up to 50%.

10. Bananas May Have Benefits for Exercise

Bananas are often referred to as the perfect food for athletes largely due to their mineral content and easily digested carbs.

SUMMARY
Bananas may help relieve muscle cramps caused by exercise. They also provide excellent fuel for endurance exercise.

11. Bananas Are Easy to Add to Your Diet
Not only are bananas incredibly healthy — they’re also one of the most convenient snack foods around.

Bananas make a great addition to yogurt, cereal and smoothies. You can even use them instead of sugar in your baking and cooking.

SUMMARY
Bananas make an excellent snack food, dessert or breakfast. Their versatility makes them easy to add to your diet.

The Bottom Line
Bananas are a popular fruit that happens to provide numerous health benefits.

Among other things, they may boost digestive and heart health due to their fiber and antioxidant content.

They may even aid weight loss, as they’re relatively low-calorie and nutrient-dense.

I hope I was able to give you enough information about Banana Lakatan and I am thankful enough for @knopka145 for giving us the opportunity to share something beneficial for everybody.

Доброго времени суток и дай Бог здоровья всем!

Dobrogo vremeni sutok i day Bog zdorov'ya vsem!

Always,
LALA @jenny018