Vegetable fibers banana fiber

Some of the other important vegetable fibers include flax, jute, kenaf, hemp, sisal, coir, banana and pineapple. Generally, in vegetable fibers such as cotton and flax,... 

Other Long Vegetable Fibers Abaca, Banana, Sisal, FHenequen, Flax, Ramie, FHemp, Sunn, and Coir... 

The lignocellulosic materials mostly used as fillers in thermoplastic composites include wood flour, starch, rice husk and a wide variety of vegetable fibers available such as jute, sisal, flax, hemp, coir, banana, pineapple, among others. And whenever vegetable fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites with higher properties are needed, possible solutions include improved adhesion, better fiber orientation, and filler hybridization with synthetic fibers or mineral fillers. The latter solution is an intermediate alternative regarding environmental friendliness, cost, weight and performance compared to an all synthetic composite [12,26]. 

In 1987,1 introduced the notion that certain foods could actually lower cholesterol, thereby protecting the heart. The soluble fiber in oats and beans reduces LDL cholesterol without lowering the protective HDL, and fish oils prevent excessive blood clot production. Similarly, certain foods and recipes that contain soluble fiber can actively affect blood pressure. I ve included some representative recipes in this chapter to inspire you to eat more fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in potassium, such as sweet potatoes, bananas, and mangos, and more seafood, which not only affects blood clot formation but also lowers blood pressure. 

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