What is useful for a banana for the body? Useful properties of bananas

Each product can equally be useful and harmful. We are acquainted with a banana, because it is not as simple as it seems.

Banana has long entered our lives. But what do we know about him? The sweet fruit still keeps many unexpected secrets.

• Banana - one of the most ancient food products known on Earth
  The plant is mentioned in the Bible, Koran, Talmud, manuscripts of the "Mahabharata"
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• Claims for the role of the Tree of Knowledge, the fruits of which Adam and Eve inadvertently tasted( in the Middle Ages banana leaves were called "")
• The first instruction on banana was compiled by ancient Egyptians and was located on the walls of ancient Thebes
• Banana plant, from the biological point of view, not a palm tree, but grass, and its fruit is not a fruit, but a berry

• Ancient Latins were not knownankoms with modern biology and called the banana musa sapientum or the "fruit of a wise man"
• The name "banana" came to us from the Arabic language and means "fingertip".According to the logic of the ancient Arab traders, a bunch of bananas should be called
• . For the first time, Pliny the Elder clearly mentioned the banana in his manuscripts, referring to the fruit as pala. The name is still preserved in two Asian languages: Pali and Malayalam
• The banana is the second largest fruit and berries harvest after oranges. On the third place is the grape
• . In the general ranking of crops, the banana is the fourth largest after rice, corn, wheat
• There are a lot of different kinds of wild bananas. And only 40 of them are grown by a person
• As a cultural banana, unlike its wild relatives, is very unstable to the effects of various pests, mankind has lost several varieties of bananas because of fungal parasites that hit banana plantations

Benefits of bananas for health

Beforestart talking about the benefits of bananas, it is worth taking into account the following fact: during transportation, the useful properties of bananas are significantly reduced. To reduce the quality of bananas can and improper harvesting conditions or errors committed during storage of

Important: every human body is unique in its chemical reactions and immunity. Therefore, we love and eat some foods with pleasure, and some - we hate. The article contains general recommendations without taking into account the peculiarities of each individual organism

Banana composition. Vitamins in the banana

100 g of the product contains

Important: the caloric content of the banana depends on its kind

Dessert bananas are consumed only fresh, and plane or planain( starch bananas) are heatable

1. Banana as a product is deprivedfat and is not a source of cholesterol
2. Fresh bananas are rich in potassium. To fill the daily intake of potassium, you need to eat 2 bananas a day

• Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and muscles of the body
• A sufficient amount of potassium in the body prevents muscle spasms arising after physical exertion
• Potassium monitors heart rate and normalizes heart rate
• Microelement provides a normal blood pressure level
• Potassium and sodium make up a pair providingmetabolic processes at the cellular level, maintain the acid-base balance
• Regulates the water balance, removing excess fatthe liquid, than normalizes sweating, prevents the appearance of swelling

3. Fruits of bananas - a fount of fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, capable of providing the human body with an instant charge of energy. This is the most powerful natural energy. In addition, the composition of the banana pulp includes antioxidants, the formula of which scientists could not repeat in the laboratory. That's why banana has become the basis for many protein cocktails that athletes use

4. Thanks to the availability of sugars in the composition, bananas are used in therapeutic diets, whose purpose is to increase the weight of the patient. This is especially true for the treatment of children with underweight
5. Vitamin C, which is part of the banana, promotes the rapid absorption of iron,
destroys free radicals that attack vital cells of the body
6. The digestive system of man does not have problems with the digestion of bananas. Regular consumption of fruits normalizes the work of housing and communal services. Dietary fiber pectins rich in banana fruits provide for a mild cleansing of the body
7. Bananas contain both calcium and probiotic bacteria that improve the absorption of calcium by the human body
8. Manganese in bananas provides bone health and improves iron metabolism
9.Vitamin B6 is a good anti-inflammatory drug and supports the healthy functioning of the brain
10. Iron in the banana allows the use of the product to increase hemoglobin in the body hperson
11. Phosphorus is necessary for teeth

12. Banana is a real cosmetic laboratory. Tons of bananas are used by cosmetics manufacturers to produce masks, lotions, creams. Banana extract in cosmetic products

• nourishes the skin and hair
• soothes
• tones up
• acts as remineralizing agent
• smoothes out shallow wrinkles

13. Microelements contained in bananas contribute to the production of oxytocin, the hormone responsible for the "love chemistry" and social adaptation of the person
14.Banana berry is the only vegetable product that can be consumed in diarrhea, including children's( for children over 12 months).

Benefits of green bananas

The variety of bananas platano( plantain) is often called green bananas. It is the starch bananas of the plantains that competed with such cereals as rice, wheat and corn. This sort of bananas can be cooked and eaten raw - everything depends on the degree of maturity of the fruit.

Banana platano

• in an immature form - an analog of potatoes. Perfect for soups and garnish dishes. Have a neutral taste. You can eat raw, using in salads
• ripe platano have a yellow skin and become sweet to taste. Unlike dessert varieties, they remain crispy. Used for the preparation of desserts

Ripe sycamore, steamed, - the best food for immature( children's) and aging( adult) organisms

Interesting. Banana chips are made from unripe platano

Use of mini bananas

Mini bananas are the favorites of children. They are sweeter than ordinary dessert bananas and they are more convenient to eat. In all other respects, the mini bananas differ little from ordinary dessert varieties

The use of dried bananas

This product is produced only by their dessert sorts of bananas. The basic composition of nutrients and micronutrients is presented in the table below

However, any medicine can easily become poison if used incorrectly

Harm to bananas

1. The safest "banana" delusion: eating a banana - felt happy.
However, the tryptophan substance contained in bananas does not participate in the process of producing the happiness hormone. Unfortunately, tryptophan is destroyed in the human circulatory system and is eliminated from the body naturally by
2. In addition to tryptophan, bananas contain a tyramine-amino acid provoking

• increase in sugar level
• overexcitation of the nervous system
• hypertonic muscle
• occurrence of migraine
• increase in blood pressure

The amount of tyraminein ripe bananas reaches a critical for the human body features. They can not be categorically used by people suffering from neuroses, children with attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. An overdose of tyramine can cause the use of more than 5 bananas a day. The fact that the fruits are overripe are evidenced by large dark spots on the skin

3. Xenobiotics are substances that can have a negative effect on the hormonal background of a person. Banana acquires xenobiotics during gas treatment
4. Taking out excess fluid from the body, the banana provokes thickening of blood and the formation of blood clots. Accordingly, the banana as a food product is not at all suitable for people suffering from

• thrombophilitis
• coronary heart disease
• who recently suffered a stroke or a heart attack

5. The feeling of satiety that you feel after eating a banana is of a short duration. But it is better to eat a banana than a cookie

6. Various sugars contained in a banana can trigger the process of food fermentation in the stomach, thereby provoking meteorisms, bloating. Therefore, do not eat a banana on an empty stomach immediately before the main meal or drink the eaten fruit with water. The best time for enjoying sweets is - an hour after lunch
7. Bananas are caloric. Doctors do not recommend eating bananas to people who are overweight or suffering from diabetes mellitus
8. One banana can provide 10% of the daily carbohydrate norm( with normal nutrition).This is a very high figure, which means that "dieters" have one banana that covers 30% -40% of the daily carbohydrates
9. The human body has the ability to easily digest food characteristic of the locality where it lives. This ability is inherent in the genetic level. Banana is a foreign fetus and its assimilation still requires some effort from the body
10. Unripe bananas contain insoluble starch, which can not be processed by the human stomach and intestines. For such bananas, a certain "ribbing" of the peel is characteristic. A ripe banana has an almost perfect round cross-section and a smooth rind

Nevertheless, if a banana is the most "ancient" food product that has survived to this day and has not lost its relevance, then you need to get the most out of it!

Benefits of bananas for women

• Stimulate the production of oxytocin hormone responsible for
  • normal course of labor
  • sufficient separation of milk when feeding
• The basis of home cosmetics for facial, body and hair care
• Facilitate the course of PMS
• Reduce blood loss with monthly

Benefitsbananas for pregnant women

• Bananas - one of the most useful products for women in an interesting position.
• This product helps to survive all manifestations of toxicosis: from toshup to diarrhea and constipation
• There are enough vitamins and microelements in the banana for both the mother and the baby
• In addition, the banana rarely causes allergies, which is very important for a woman bearing a child

And yet, bananas can work wonders:

Benefits of bananas forof men

• Stimulation of the production of oxytocin - a hormone responsible for

• erection
• quality of sperm( fertility)
• attachment to their children

• Potassium contained in a banana helps to overcome

• nicotine dependence
• hangover syndrome
• inhibits the formation of blood clots in the cerebral cortex

• Rapidly saturates the body with increased physical exertion

Benefits of bananas for children

• Banana is introduced into a child's diet at the age of 8-9 monthsat that time the children's nutritional system is not yet sufficiently formed), provided there are no obvious contraindications and deviations in the health of the child

Important: the banana can not be administered as a neonatebecause of the sweetness of the product( in consequence, the baby can refuse less sweet, but no less useful vegetables and fruits)

• Remember the calorie content of the banana. Enter it with caution in the diet of toddlers prone to fatness
• Banana can be a wonderful remedy for relieving symptoms of bronchitis in children older than one year.

Recipe for banana tea

• banana ripe - 2 pcs.
• water - 200 ml

How to cook

• Bananas cleaned, remove white fibers and carefully propryurirovat in blender
• Banana puree to shift into a saucepan
• Pour hot water
• Pour on a water bath for 5-7 minutes

How to take?

Hot during the day. The amount of banana tea drunk does not have clear limitations, most importantly, drink the entire volume during the day.

The tool can also be used by adults.

Benefits of bananas for stomach

Bananas are good for people who suffer from ulcers. Banana pulp, getting into the stomach, creates a barrier against gastric acids. In addition, the banana is the only vegetable product that can be eaten raw( after consultation with the treating doctor)

Important: definitely not to use a banana with a patient with high acidity

Benefits of bananas for hair

Important: As a basis for cosmetics usedonly overreached bananas

Banana masks are suitable for all types of hair and have no contraindications( except for individual intolerance of separately taken components)

Mask for all types of hairos

• banana - 1 pc.
• sour cream or kefir - 2 tbsp.
• olive oil - 2 tbsp.

How to cook?

Carefully propruirirovat in the blender all components of the mask

Tips:

• If the scalp prone to excessive fat - use kefir
• Olive oil can be replaced with burdock
• The mask can be enriched with 1 tbsp.liquid honey or 1 yolk

How to use?

Apply to clean scalp with light massage movements
Distribute along the entire length of the hair
Wear a large polyethylene hat on the head, hide underneath the hair
Insulate the towel with a turban
The mask lasts 40-60 minutes.
Wash with water that corresponds to body temperature

Use of banana for face

Banana recommended for

• withering skin
• dry skin
• skin with age spots
• oily skin

Mask for fading skin

• curd - 150 g
• banana - 150 g

How to Cookand apply

• Carefully propruirirovat in blender for 1 minute at medium speed
• Apply to cleansed face with an even layer of
• The duration of the mask is 20 min.
• Wash off with cool water

Mask for lightening of pigment spots

• banana puree - 1 tbsp.
• protein 1 egg
• lemon juice - 1 tsp.

How to prepare and use

• Thoroughly mix all ingredients by pre-lightly whipping the protein
• Apply to cleansed skin
• Lasts for 15 min.
• Wash off with cool water

Important: the protein has a lifting effect, but you can not abuse the mask with protein

Mask for dry skin

• banana - ½
• yolk 1 egg
• crushed oat flakes - 1 tbsp.(without a slide)
• olive oil - 1 tsp.

How to prepare and use

• Thoroughly test all components of
• Apply to cleansed face skin
• Lasts for 15 min.
• Wash off with warm water

Mask for oily skin

• banana - 1 pc.
• lemon juice - 1 tsp.
• honey liquid - 1 tbsp.

How to prepare and use

• Thoroughly propanate banana with juice
• Apply to cleansed skin
• Lasts for 15 min.
• Rinse with cool water

Use of banana peel

It is worthwhile to stress your attention to the fact that banana peel is useful if it is not processed in gas chambers

Accordingly, the peel of bananas should be used only as

1. Fertilizer for indoor and domestic plants. Carefully crushed peel will provide soil with potassium and phosphorus, but an overabundance of these trace elements can damage plants

2. A cleaner for cleaning leaves of indoor plants. Inside the banana peel rub all the leaves in turn. Particularly fond of such rubbing is the foci

3. The cleanser for teaspoons based on banana peel is prepared as follows: Peel the skin. Dilute the resulting mixture with water until a paste-like consistency. On a soft cloth, apply the paste and polish the spoons. The rests of the mixture are rinsed under running water.

4. Remedy for the restoration of the scratched surface of CD / DVD discs:
wipe the damaged surface of the disk with a piece of purified banana
after that for 2 minutes.carefully polish the disc surface with the inner side of the banana peel
lightly moisten a soft clean cloth in the glass cleaner and gently remove the banana residues from the reconstructed surface
allow the disc to dry

Bananas for breakfast: use

Breakfast charges the body with energy for a whole day and a banana is the best choicefor a tasty and healthy menu

Oatmeal with banana

• Oatmeal - 1 glass
• Milk - 2 glasses
• Salt - pinch
• Butter - 50 g
• Banana - 1 pc.
• Nuts 50 g

1. Bring the milk to boiling
2. Pour the well rinsed croup into boiling milk, add salt, mix thoroughly and reduce the heat under the saucepan
3. Boil the porridge over a small fire for 15-20 minutes
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Porridge should be infused under the closed lid for 5 minutes.
5. Add butter to the saucepan, cover with a lid, leave for another 5 minutes.
6. Clean the banana, propriurirovat in any convenient way
7. Add the banana puree to the porridge, mix thoroughly
8. Put on a plate, sprinkle with your favorite crushed nuts

If you are on a diet:

• replace the milk with water or use non-fat milk
• do not addin porridge butter

Banana toasts

This dish is not dietary at all, but the morning, sometimes, requires small "pleasures"

• Sliced ​​white bread - 8
• Milk powder 0% - ¼ st.
• Any juice( light or yellow color) - 4 tbsp.
• Egg of chicken - 1 pc.
• Banana - 1/3
• Vegetable oil for frying

Tip. Replace the juice and milk powder ¼ tbsp.ordinary cow's milk. Toast will not be so fragrant, but not less tasty. White bread can be replaced with bread with bran

1. Test all ingredients except bread and vegetable oil
2. Put the resulting mixture into any convenient container
3. Put a clean frying pan on medium heat and pour on it a small amount of vegetable oil
4. Dipslices of bread in a banana-milk mixture on both sides of the
5. When the oil is warmed, reduce the heat to a minimum and put the soaked slices
on the frying pan 6. Fry on both sides until the golden crust is formed
7.During frying, if necessary, add vegetable oil

to the frying pan Banana cocktail

• Banana - 1-2 pcs.
• Milk - ½ tbsp.
• Vanilla Ice Cream - 40-50 g

Thoroughly examine all the ingredients and serve to the table

Banana cocktail without milk

• Banana - 1-2 pcs.
• Orange juice( or soy milk) - ¾ tbsp.

Tip. As a thickener, you can add 1-2 tablespoons.oat flakes

Thoroughly test all ingredients and serve to the

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