Some interesting benefits of eating food on banana leaf
Since the ancient times, most of the people living in the south of India, eat their food on banana leaves. The highest benefit is they are eco friendly . They decompose in a very short time unlike plastic which takes hundreds of years to bio degrade. Banana leaves need no soap to clean them ,so the food is chemically free. Banana leaves contain large amounts of polyphenols that are natural antioxidants. These are found in many plant-based foods and green tea. Food served on the banana leaves absorbs the polyphenols which are said to prevent many lifestyle diseases. Banana leaves are water proof as well South Indian foods involve many liquid dishes such as rasam, sambar, etc. Banana leaves are waterproof which makes it easy to eat liquid food on the banana leaf plate. It won’t spoil your desk or clothes. Even the ghee and oils used in the food doesn’t stick on the plate and hence you can completely enjoy your meal without facing any difficulti