Banana is among the most nutritious, medicinal fruits that exist. Fresh banana benefits are many and it's delicious. The banana is one of the most widely consumed fruit in the world. When unripe, a banana primarily consists of starch which constitutes 21%.As they ripen this starch converts to sugars such as sucrose, glucose and fructose. This leaves 1% starch in a ripe banana. The bananas rich content of potassium makes it ideal for prevention of arterial hypertension, stroke and even cancer.
Nutritional value of a Banana
Health Nutrition Vitamin
Composition Per 100g raw edible portion
Energy 92kcal Calcium 6mg Vitamin B2 0.1mg
Carbohydrates 21g Magnesium 29mg Vitamin B3 0.74mg
Fiber 2.4g phosphorus 20mg Vitamin B6 0.58mg
Vitamin A 8ug RE Iron 0.31mg Foliate 19.1ug
Vitamin B1 0.045mg Zinc 0.16mg Vitamin C 9mg
Potassium 396mg Vitamin E 0.27mg
Banana benefits are numerous some of which are-:
• It's rich in Pyridoxine also known as Vitamin B6 which helps metabolism and absorption of fats and proteins and helps to make red blood cells. Deficiency of vitamin B6 is marked by inflammation of the tongue, lesions on the lip and corners of the mouth and peripheral neuropathy.
Contains significant amounts of
• Vitamin C which has antioxidant properties and helps the body to use calcium and other nutrients to build bone and blood vessel walls.
• Vitamin B1 which is needed for energy metabolism supports appetite and central nervous system functions.
• Vitamin B2 which helps in energy metabolism supports normal vision and skin health.
• Vitamin E which is antioxidant, protects white and red blood cells membranes, is used in DNA synthesis and stimulates the body's immune system.
• Soluble vegetable fiber and insoluble vegetable fiber.
Health Benefits of a Banana
Below are some of the major benefits of bananas-:
• Bananas are ideal fruit for people being treated for diarrhea, colitis, stomach ulcers and dyspepsia, and protein allergies.
• Bananas alkalize the blood, which helps neutralize and eliminate excess uric acid that causes arthritis and gout.
• Ideal in low sodium diets and is recommended in cases of low sodium diets.
• Due to its Fiber banana is lipid and cholesterol lowering food.
• They are also known to strengthen the stomach lining.
• The fruit is ideal for people with coronary heart disease.
• Bananas are not contraindicated for diabetics. However the use of carbohydrates they contain must be controlled. The sugars found in bananas are absorbed slowly and do not produce a sharp rise in blood glucose level.
In view of the above points, Health benefits of bananas cannot be underrated.
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