Banana, useful properties of fruit
Some people believe that bananas - thoughtasty, but almost useless. This can not be accepted. After all, a banana, whose useful properties are widely known, easily digestible product, besides rich in minerals.
It contains magnesium and potassium, which are soare necessary for people with heart diseases. In addition, potassium helps to reduce muscle fatigue and pain, removing fluid from the body (which is important in swelling). The amount of vitamins in this fruit is simply impressive. These are vitamins A, E, PP, group B (1,2,3,6,9), ascorbic acid.
Vitamin E has a beneficial effect on sexual function andchildbearing abilities, as well as the working capacity of the liver, prevents the appearance of free radicals, which can lead to cancer and premature aging. With its help, proteins and fats are better absorbed. In addition, bananas are rich in phosphorus, calcium and sodium.
What is useful in bananas, besides those contained inof microelements and minerals? The usefulness of bananas is also in the fact that they contain fiber, which helps to cleanse the body of toxins. They are easily digestible and very caloric (100 grams account for about 97 calories). To increase body weight, they are recommended to consume with milk. Despite the fact that they have a lot of calories, bananas are recommended for weight loss. Due to the fact that they easily eliminate the feeling of hunger, you will not have the desire to eat something else. The main thing is not to overdo it, it's better to eat one banana. Useful properties of this plant are also contained in the fact that it contains the iron necessary for the treatment of anemia. Bananas are excellent antidepressants (since they contain vitamin B6), they help to normalize the activity of the nervous system. Serotonin, contained in this fruit, helps to relax the body, improve mood. Banana, useful properties of which favorably affects the skin, is used in cosmetology. With its help, you can rejuvenate the skin, making it more elastic.
Fiber and pectin contained in the pulpsubstances improve digestion. They are recommended for people with liver disease and gastrointestinal diseases. The inclusion of bananas in the diet reduces the risk of bowel cancer. An excellent source of energy can be even one banana.
Useful properties of fruit can be used in the preparation of various masks:
- for the face, as its pulp softens the skin, and fruit acids improve color and remove dead cells;
- for hair, because the oils and vitamins contained in the banana moisturize and soften the hair, make them softer and more elastic, create a healthy shine, solve the problem with split ends.
Where only a banana is not used! Useful properties of it are invaluable when removing hangover syndrome. For these purposes, it is recommended to prepare a banana-milk cocktail. You need to cut and mash the fruit, put a spoonful of honey, pour the milk and beat with a blender. Milk will prevent dehydration, honey will restore normal sugar levels, and banana will improve digestion.
We proved the usefulness of bananas, but what about thethe harm that it can bring to the human body ?! It is not advisable to use this fruit in an immature form, since it contains a lot of starch, which contributes to gassing. Bananas are contraindicated in people with diabetes. Doctors do not advise giving them to young children, as the plant grows in another region, and the child's organism can only absorb local food. As a result of eating overseas fruit, a baby may have an allergic reaction. It is not recommended to eat bananas also to people who have increased blood coagulability, as these fruits remove moisture from the body, and this can cause complications in the circulation.
When buying bananas is best to choose those,which have a dark yellow color: they are ripe and have a delicate taste. If there are specks on the peel - this indicates the ripeness of the fruit, but at the same time that the fruit will soon deteriorate. Therefore, it is better to immediately have a banana.
Useful properties are, of course, important, but this is not the main advantage. The main thing is that this fruit is also very tasty, fragrant and satisfying.