In fact, petai has many health benefits even though it smells strong
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Petai has many benefits behind its pungent aroma.
Petai can treat anemia and hypertension.
Petai or Indonesian people usually call it petai is a food that many Indonesians shun because of its strong smell.
But some people also like banana because it is cooked in an appetizing dish.
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Petai can be enjoyed in many ways, such as fried, grilled or pickled.
But of all the cooking methods that are done, it will not eliminate the aroma of petai which is the pros and cons.
Apart from the smell that is the pros and cons, petai actually has many benefits.
The following are the benefits of petai, whose aroma is the pros and cons in society.
Overcoming Anemia
Petai contains high iron.
The iron content in petai can stimulate the production of red blood cells and prevent anemia.
Overcoming Hypertension
Petai has high potassium so it can overcome blood pressure problems.
Petai is also believed to be able to reduce the risk of stroke by up to 40%.
According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, including petai in daily diet will reduce the risk of death from stroke by up to 40%
Editor: Herlina Kartika Dewi
