Do you know all the benefits of banana? This tropical fruit from the tree that receives the same name, belongs to the Musaceae family. The skin of the banana is thick, yellow in color, easy to peel; the pulp is white, yellowish and fleshy.

There are hundreds of species, but the best known are: small, dwarf, large, Canarian banana, male, red and giant banana. Whichever is your favorite, know its benefits.

10 BENEFITS OF BANANA

1. It is made up of carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, vitamins A, C and E
2. It is a soft fruit and quite digestible as long as it is ripe. This, together with its richness in potassium, makes it advisable in various gastrointestinal pathologies such as ulcers.
3. The potassium present in bananas helps prevent cramps, which, combined with the energy it provides, makes it an ideal fruit to replenish after physical activity.
4. It provides a very low amount of sodium, making it suitable for high blood pressure
5. Its astringent action is due to the presence of tannins, which is why it is widely used in situations of diarrhea
6. Within the fiber, a type called fructooligosaccharides stands out, which when fermenting produces certain substances (butyric and propionic acid) that have a protective effect to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, as it regulates intestinal transit and inhibits the growth of tumor cells.
7. A banana mask will help us relax our skin, as long as it is applied for 15 minutes
8. For dry skin: apply a mask only of ripe banana. Vitamin A will restore youthful glow while healing damage caused by dry, cracked skin.
9. Crush a ripe banana and apply it to the hair. Wrap your hair in a plastic bag and leave it for 15 minutes before washing your head in the usual way. This will keep dry, brittle hair smooth and repair the ends.
10. Due to its vitamin E content, it helps the hair grow more nourished. Crush a banana and add a tablespoon of honey, apply to the root of the hair, leave for 15 minutes and rinse.

THE BEST WAY TO CONSUME IT

The degree of ripeness of a banana directly affects its nutritional characteristics. A green banana is made up mostly of starch, a polysaccharide of glucose molecules that will release energy little by little into the bloodstream. The starch makes the banana difficult to digest, so it can be indigestible and cause flatulence.

On the other hand, a ripe banana contains 90% sucrose and only 7% starch. Sucrose is made up of a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule, which means that its absorption is much faster in the blood and produces a greater impact on blood glucose and insulin response.

RECIPE: BANANA PANCAKES (NO FLOUR)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg
• 1/2 banana
• Ground cinnamon to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of walnuts, almonds, peanuts, to accompany

PREPARATION

1. In a plate, mash the banana, add the cinnamon powder, the vanilla extract and the egg. Stir well until the ingredients are integrated. In a non-stick pan pour a little of the mixture and cook over low heat. You can get two to three good sized pancakes with very few calories!
2. You can add a little plain yogurt and nuts.

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