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Plantago major, the broadleaf plantain, white man's footprint, waybread, or greater plantain, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. The plant is native to Eurasia. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten.
Plantago ovata, known by many common names including blond plantain, [1] desert Indianwheat, [2] blond psyllium, [3] and ispaghol, [3] is native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized in central, eastern, and south Asia and North America. [4] It is a common source of psyllium, a type of dietary fiber. [5]
As foods vary by brands and stores, the figures should only be considered estimates, with more exact figures often included on product labels. For precise details about vitamins and mineral contents, the USDA source can be used. [1] To use the tables, click on "show" or "hide" at the far right for each food category.
"They digest more slowly than other carbohydrate sources, providing sustained energy and helping to prevent blood sugar spikes. Their fiber and protein content further support balanced blood sugar ...
Plant foods rarely contain vitamin B12, so supplementing is essential for vegans. Other nutrients in short supply include vitamin D, iodine, iron, zinc, calcium and omega-3 fats. Before diving ...
Legumes are rich in protein, fiber, B-vitamins, iron, folate, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Eating legumes may also help to lower ...
Raw plantain is an excellent source (20% or higher of the Daily Value, DV) of vitamin B6 (23% DV) and vitamin C (22% DV), and a good source (10–19% DV) of magnesium and potassium (table). Containing little beta-carotene (457 micrograms per 100 grams), plantain is not a good source of vitamin A (table).
Vitamin E, including tocotrienol and tocopherol, is fat soluble and protects lipids. Sources include wheat germ, seabuckthorn, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, kiwifruit, vegetable oil, and fish-liver oil. Alpha-tocopherol is the main form in which vitamin E is consumed.