It is believed that the first banana appeared in the Malaysian archipelago and the cut became almost the only source of food. Healthy and fiber-rich fruits can really satisfy hunger quickly. At the same time, banana is very high in calories.
In many countries around the world, bananas are considered almost a strategic food product. For example, in Ecuador it was calculated that one resident of this country consumes at least 25 kilograms of bananas per year, in Russia this figure is 8 kilograms, which is also a lot, given that bananas do not grow in Russia.
Delicious and healthy herb
Bananas contain many useful and valuable substances, these are:
- fructose, - glucose, - cellulose.
Having eaten just a couple of bananas, you can work actively for an hour and a half without experiencing energy hunger.
Serotonin, which is abundant in the banana fruit, stimulates the production of endorphins and improves mood. They are rich in banana and potassium, so the fruits are recommended for athletes and those who are subject to significant mental and physical stress, bananas, in addition, help to reduce blood cholesterol levels, strengthen immunity, and cleanse the body of toxins. The healing properties of bananas have been known since antiquity, when healers used banana porridge as a remedy for stomach pains associated with inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Bananas without harm to the figure
Bananas are considered a dietary product all over the world, but there is no pure banana diet. The thing is that the energy value of this herb is high, if used incorrectly, you can rather get better than lose weight. How many calories are in each specific banana should be counted based on its variety and weight. One average banana of the Gro Michel variety, usual for Russia, contains about 80 kilocalories, about 6 kilocalories per 100 grams of banana. Moreover, the fruit contains three types of sugar: sucrose, fructose and glucose. It is the presence of sugars that provides the energy value of the fruit.
It is calculated how many calories a green banana, which has a very dense structure and a characteristic viscous texture, shares with a person - 11 kcal per 100 grams. But in the favorite bananas of the Chinese Da-Jiao, there are only 8 kcal, despite the fact that the fruits of this herb are much larger in size than the fruits of the green one.
The sugar in banana is easily digestible and does not get stored as extra pounds. Banana, perhaps, is an exception to the rule, being almost the only fruit to which a person does not have an allergic reaction.
Scientists around the world have proven that people who often eat bananas suffer much less from nervous disorders and feelings of depression.
The most important argument in favor of bananas is their sweet taste, which is a real salvation for a dieter. We can say that a banana will replace chocolate and sweets for such a person. But you should be careful with dried bananas, as they contain more than 300 calories.
