Bananas are mainly perennials plants, that grow in the tropics. An interesting fact is that bananas are bush/ grassland plants regardless of the fact of their growth which definitely resembles of tree. According to the experts, there are approximately 50 different types of bananas.

Nutritional info of banana

Banana fruit/herb perhaps is the most ideal to improve the diet. Average, one banana contains about 100 calories. It is rich with many nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and here are the most important:

Copper
Plant oils
Fiber
Vitamin C, B12, B6, D, E
Iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese
Carbohydrates
Folic acid, phosphorus
Sugars (fructose, glucose)

Nutrition

-Banana has a great usage in the diet. It’s great to make juices, sweets, desserts, fruit salads and much more. Anyway it is a boon to the whole organism and its physiological functions.

-Banana’s experts and lovers say that it’s extremely practical, according to some research, one banana gives the required energy for hour and a half active physical work. Especially for the athletes, the banana should be in their daily diet, because there is no fruit which is more powerful then banana. Besides this, banana is recommended for breakfast and dinner, because it’s the fastest and easiest way to get all your required nutrients, but certainly is welcome as a snack.

Health benefits of banana

-Banana is a great source of antioxidants, and act against pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The scientists say that except the apples, banana is a great solution that will reduce your health problems and will compensate the lost energy.

Banana must be consumed fresh. If you store bananas in the refrigerator they can lose the beneficial ingredients. But we have to mention that many people are allergic to this fruit, so it is recommended to be added in a very small amount in the porridge for your children, in order to check how the organism will reacts to it.