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| BANANA |
I. Introduction
Banana is a fruit, which is commonly grown in tropical Southeast Asia. It is also commonly grown in Papua New Guinea. Bananas belong to the genus of herbaceous plants called Musa. When we talk about bananas, we assume them to be only yellow in color, when ripe, however, there are ripe bananas in purple and red as well. There are many health benefits of bananas. It reduces the risk of different cancers. It is rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, etc. It is also used in the treatment of jaundice and kidney stones. In this write up, we will read about the various banana peel uses.
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| BANANA PEEL |
Most of us are aware of the benefits of bananas, but only a few of us are aware about the banana peel uses. When we eat a banana, we normally tend to throw the peel off. However, once you get to know the uses of banana peel, you will not throw it, but reuse it.
The banana peel uses are for both medicinal as well as personal care. The peel is known for its antifungal and antibiotic properties. The peel is also loaded with a lot of Vitamins, minerals and fiber. The use banana peel for skin care has become widespread now. We will now see the uses of banana peel without wasting any more time.
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| LUMPIA |
Lumpia are pastries of Chinese origin similar to spring rolls popular in the Philippines and Indonesia. The term lumpia derives from lunpia (traditional Chinese: 潤餅; pinyin: rùnbǐng; POJ: jūn-piáⁿ, lūn-piáⁿ) in the Hokkien language. The recipe, both fried and fresh versions, was brought by the Chinese immigrants from the Fujian province of China to Southeast Asia and became popular where they settled in the Philippines and Indonesia. In the Netherlands and Flanders, it is spelled loempia which is the old Indonesian spelling for lumpia and has also become the generic name for "spring roll" in Dutch. A variant is the Vietnamese lumpia, wrapped in a thinner piece of pastry, in a size close to a spring roll though the wrapping closes the ends off completely, which is typical for lumpia.
-We chose lumpia for our banana peelings product because we know that Filipinos love to eat, and specially if it is a new one, like this one the first lumpia with a banana peelings as a main ingredient. It is not only delicious but also beneficial to us because it has many benefit that we can get on it, you can find some of it's benefits on (II. Review of Related Literature).
II. Review of Related Literature
Musa paradisiaca was the first Linnean name for
a BANANA and is therefore technically the "type species" for the
genus Musa. Musa paradisiaca was published in the first
edition of Linnaeus' Species Plantarum in 1753 the publication that marks the boundary between
pre-Linnean and post-Linnean literature. When he wrote Species Plantarum Linnaeus was familiar with only one type of banana but he had had
the opportunity of seeing it first hand, growing under glass in the garden of
Mr George Cliffort near Haarlem in Holland.
Lumpia is a beloved traditional food
from the Philippines containing a wonderful variety of meats and vegetables,
wrapped in a crispy wrapper and fried.
What is Lumpia?
Chances are, if you have at least
one Filipino friend, then you have been introduced to and are already fond of
lumpia. If you are not lucky enough to have one Filipino in your circle of
friends, you will want to go out immediately and make friends with one so that
you can benefit from the number one advantage of befriending a Filipino: the
guaranteed platter of lumpia brought to every potluck gathering of family and
friends.
In all seriousness, lumpia is perhaps the most
beloved and well-known of the traditional foods of the Philippines, and for
good reason. Though it is also a fried savory pastry, it is not just “a
Filipino eggroll.” Lumpia is unique and has its own variety of fillings and
dipping sauces. The different traditional versions available are dependent on
the region of the Philippines in which it originated. Some versions of lumpia
are smaller, about the size of a cigar, and filled only with meat and spices.
Others, as the one featured here, are larger, closely matching the size of an
eggroll, and filled with an impressive array of meats, vegetables and even nuts
and raisins. There is also has a banana lumpia, traditionally called turon, and
is commonly eaten as a snack or dessert. Nearly all Filipino families have
played out the familiar scene of young children helping the parents fill and
wrap the lumpia, perhaps as a ploy to sneak in a spoonful of the delicious,
savory filling when the parent’s back is turned.
Banana Uses:
Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which
makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy
- Reducing Depression
- Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading
to improved mood - Anemia
- Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body’s hemoglobin function
- Constipation and Diarrhea
- Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In
addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the
most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain
pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the
digestive tract. - Eyesight Protection
- Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults
consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing
age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older
adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily. - Healthy Bones
- Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound
that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria
produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy
bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase
both in number and functionality, increasing our body’s ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are
very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when
healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently - Healthy Kidney
- About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily
consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to
kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating
more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by
40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to
six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did
not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits
and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of
kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high
amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for
effective detoxification of potential carcinogens. - Blood Pressure
- Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg),
thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food
and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for
the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. - Heartburn
- Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn,
try eating a banana for soothing relief. - Morning Sickness
- Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid
morning sickness. - Smoking
- Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and
B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body
recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. - Ulcers
- This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle
cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells
on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid).
Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in
the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers. - Nerves
- Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
- Mosquito Bites
- Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is
very effective in reducing itching and swelling - Stress Relief
- Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the
body’s water balance. During periods of high stress, our body’s potassium levels tend to
be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using
drugs - Stroke Risk
- According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part
of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%
- Psoriasis affects a number of people all around the year. They can make use of banana peels to get rid of the condition. The inside of the peel should be rubbed on the affected area for psoriasis natural treatment. Initially the area will become red, however with persistent use the difference caused to the skin will be noticeable.
- The other skin condition, where you can use banana peels is for acne treatment. The inside of the peel should be rubbed on the acne. After regular use of the peel, the acne will no more be visible. It is best to rub the peel at night, before going to bed for better effect.
- If you are going hiking, trekking, camping, etc. and get a poison ivy rash, then you can use the peel for treating poison ivy as well. Rub the inside on the affected area. After some time you will see that the itching, redness and inflammation will disappear. In some cases, you will have to apply the peel again.
- If you suffer from warts, then you do stand to benefit from the use of banana peels. Rub the inside of the peel on the wart every night for 7 to 10 days. The effect will be for you to see. Alternately you can try to tape the peel on the warts overnight. This plantar wart treatment may take about 15 days, but the results are for everyone to see.
- For beautiful supple skin, rub the inside of the peel on your face before going to bed. Leave it on overnight and wash it the next morning with warm water.
- Allergies, skin irritation and skin bruises can also be treated with the use of banana peels. If the skin is itching, then tape the peel on the affected area and leave it overnight. The chemicals in the skin will help in getting rid of the itching sensation.
- A wound can also be healed with the use of banana peels, especially knee injuries. Rub the knees with banana peel and see the healing effect of the peel.
- Some people claim that regularly rubbing the inside of the banana peel on their teeth helps in whitening the teeth. The peel should be rubbed on the teeth in a circular motion. If the peel is used everyday, the effects of teeth whitening will be seen in about two weeks.
- When you suffer from mosquito bites, the skin is irritated and itchy. At such times, you can use the banana peel on the bites. It will be of help in reducing the swelling and/or irritation caused by the mosquito bites.
- It can also be used to get rid of splinters. A banana peel taped on the affected part will help in dissolving the splinter or it will work the splinter out.
- If you have silverware, leather, etc. which you want to shine, then instead of the chemicals you may want to make use of banana peels. However, it is best to carry out a patch test, before you use it.
- A banana peel can also be used as a garden compost. It is high in potassium and phosphorus, which proves to be helpful in the compost.
III. Material and Procedures
We
pick this product because of the simple ingredients or should we say
availability of the ingredients.
Materials needed/ Ingredients:
- Potato
- Baguio beans
- Carrots
- Banana (Carnava)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Pork/ Fish (already cooked)/ Vegetables
only
- Oil
- Lumpia wrapper
- Soy sauce
- Salt
Process/Procedure:
1.
First you must
boil the banana so the dirt or germs or whatsoever dirty substances will be
removed,
2.
then while
boiling prepare all the ingredients,
3.
prepare the
seasoning and chop all the vegetables and pork except for the garlic cause some
people don’t like garlic so you can remove it while wrapping,
4.
then when the
banana you have boiled is ready take 1 or 2 banana peel and just like the
other, chop it also. When all is ready,
preheat the pan, put oil, suttee the garlic and the onion,
5.
then followed by
pork, wait for 3 to 5 minutes until
the pork is cooked
6.
then add the
potato and carrots, wait again, then put the Baguio beans, while stirring or mixing put some
amount of water so the vegetables will be cooked easily, then mix again for 3
minutes,
7.
after mixing put
the chopped banana peel followed by
the seasoning, just wait, mix it until it is cooked.
8.
If the taste
for you is not suited then adjust it by putting seasoning or other ways to
adjust it.
9.
After it is
cooked, let it cool for about 5 minutes, then
wrapped it in a lumpia wrapper (it must be tight), after wrapping you can deep
fry it or just packed it.
See
the whole process is so easy, so what are you waiting for cook now.
IV. Analysis
Lumpia has so great advantage because
of lots of benefits that you can get because of the vegetables inside it
especially the chopped banana peel inside it, also with a great taste that no
one will resist.
V. Conclusion
Therefore
we had made a successful, healthy, nutritious and delicious product. Even with
just only a banana peel, you can make anything with it, something useful and
also helpful. If you make it a business I’m sure it will not only get you rich
it will make you richer and other than that your costumer benefits or should I
say get a lots, lots of benefits. With the help of banana the world might
change, from a piece of crap to whole lots of clap.
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