Food, You must have seen people eating on banana leaves during puja in South India or even in North India. What is the reason behind this? Why do people in India eat on banana leaves? Do you know how beneficial it is for our health? Banana leaves have been in use for many years. In most of the houses in the South, food is served on these leaves. These leaves are considered holy and pure and that is why most of the gods are served on banana leaves. Let us tell you the reason behind this.
It is used for pavilion
Banana leaves are used to make mandap. It is also used in the story of Lord Satyanarayan. Planting a banana tree in the house removes many defects.
What are the benefits
Hot food is served on banana leaves. This transfers the nutrients present in the leaves into the food. The nutrients present in bananas are very beneficial for health. Eating food on banana leaves daily prevents boils and pimples. It also cures stomach related diseases like constipation, indigestion and gas problems.
Banana leaves contain many types of antioxidants, which are found in leafy vegetables. By eating food on banana leaves, these antioxidants go directly into our body. Due to these, the skin gets benefits.
The same benefits that are obtained by eating bananas are also obtained by eating food on banana leaves.
Food kept in utensils made of plastic is not good for our health. After eating food in such utensils, chemicals like soap and surf are used for cleaning. Which is harmful for our body.
Along with this, its price is less than other serving plates. Its price varies at different places.
Also these leaves are water proof. Due to which the vegetables do not spread in it.
Also, dust does not stick to it. Food is served after washing them.
FIRST PUBLISHED : September 23, 2024, 17:40 IST
