Bananas are among the most nutritious fruits we have available. They are above all an important source of potassium. Let's discover the properties, health benefits and calories of bananas.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousLe bananas they are among the most nutritious fruits we have available. They are above all an important source of potassium. Let's go to the discovery of the properties, health benefits and calories from bananas.
Banana cultivation takes place far from us, in countries where good working conditions and respect for the environment could be underestimated. When we choose bananas, therefore, we try to prefer fruit from the fair trade and from ecological agriculture.
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Properties of bananas
Bananas are a food that is normally recommended to those who practice sports and during the hot months, i.e. in situations where, due to sweating, our body may need to supplement. mineral salts, with particular reference to magnesium and potassium.
Therefore, let's not underestimate bananas as sources of these essential mineral salts for our body, given that 100 grams of bananas contain 358 milligrams of potassium and 27 milligrams of magnesium.
Bananas are also a source of dietary fiber which helps our body to keep digestion regular and to expel toxins. Bananas also contain protein: 1,1 grams of protein per 100 grams of their pulp.
Like all plant-based foods, bananas are cholesterol-free. They contain a very small amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids (0,1 grams per 100 grams) and the same amount of saturated fatty acids.
Bananas also contain football (5 milligrams every 10 grams) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the quantity of 8,7 milligrams per 100 grams. Maybe you didn't know that bananas are made up of 75% of their composition water, 23% from carbohydrates and 1% from proteins.
However, remember that i nutritional values of bananas they can vary according to the growing conditions and the degree of ripeness. Its content of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamins of group B makes bananas a beneficial fruit to protect the health of our skin and the whole organism.
Calories of bananas
Bananas are a fruit that provides a greater quantity of calories than an apple or a peach, whose caloric intake is about 40 calories per piece. 100 grams of bananas in fact bring to our body 89 calories. We can choose bananas when we want to have a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Health benefits of bananas
Due to their richness in vitamins and mineral salts, bananas are a nourishing and remineralizing fruit. According to one study recently published by the American Heart Association, eat bananas often reduces the risk of stroke in menopause.
Bananas would therefore be a real panacea for postmenopausal women due to their potassium content, given that a medium-sized banana contains about 430 mg of potassium. Another dietary source of potassium that should not be underestimated is represented by potatoes.
Laura Flowers, San Diego nutritionist, he deepened i health benefits of bananas. In particular, he points out that bananas are rich in antioxidants, which provide protection against free radicals with which our body comes into contact every day.
The nutritionist also points out that bananas are recommended to reduce swelling, to protect against the development of 2 type diabetes, to contribute to weight loss, to strengthen the nervous system and to assist in the production of White blood cells, thanks to their vitamin B6 content.
Bananas they are beneficial for the heart and circulation because their potassium content helps regulate the heartbeat and keep the cardiovascular system healthy. Their content of tryptophan allows our body to produce Serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that helps us feel in a good mood. In addition, the magnesium present in bananas helps to relax muscles, while vitamin B6 promotes good rest.
The fiber content of bananas helps keep the intestines regular. A banana brings about 10% fiber we would need on a daily basis. According to the nutritionist, bananas are useful as a snack because promote the sense of satiety e they help keep the sudden sweet tooth at bay.
Finally, bananas contribute to maintain regular blood glucose levels when we play sports, they protect the eyesight thanks to vitamin A and strengthen the bones with their supply of magnesium and calcium.
Marta Albè
Fonte foto: Health and Bloom
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