Banana - one of the overseas products, perfectly got accustomed to our tables and won great sympathy for both children and adults.
But if the search for other overseas "fellow" is sometimes difficult, the bananas can be found on the shelves of various supermarkets, and at any time of the year and in sufficient quantity. Given the fact (as we are about it, we not given much thought) that bananas - "fruit" we do not grow, the question arises how it is transported and stored?
As the fruits ripen
Usually, in order to arrive at their destination in the "product form", bananas ripened break - or rather, very green. When properly stored, bananas can be in this state for a long time. Upon arrival, "in place", the bananas are placed in the "ripening chamber" takes place and where the entire process, without harm to the fetus and the person uses it subsequently.
Looks like a ripe banana
Please note that a ripe banana has a bright yellow color, and its peduncle - a distinct pleasant smell. Therefore, if you buy a bunch of bananas, be sure to carefully tear off one and berries and smell. If the smell is weak, the sweet taste to expect from him is not necessary, most likely, it will be hard and grassy taste.
And the spots? They are not dangerous and are not an indicator of its "tainted reputation", and vice versa - suggests ripeness. But we are not talking about the many spots that merge into "islands" - it is a sign that the fruit is overripe and possibly rot.
List the advantages of banana
It is famous not only for its banana sweet taste, but also the unique chemical composition, primarily considered food "cores", because it has in its composition a sufficient amount of potassium required for normal operation heart. In addition, banana "saturated":
• vitamin A, C, E, K and B vitamins;
• minerals: sodium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc;
• dietary fiber;
• proteins, fats, carbohydrates.
Banana - magician
Due to its unique components, the banana has a number of useful properties:
- It charges the body with energy (porridge with bananas for breakfast - great energy for the whole day);
- normalizes blood pressure;
- relieves muscle pain, including cramps;
- has beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal tract (it helps get rid of constipation, acidity normalization);
- It helps rid the body of excess fluids;
- normalizes sleep;
- a beneficial effect on the organs of vision;
- has beneficial effects on the skin;
- smoothes the effects of stress;
- It protects against malignant tumors.
negative list
Although banana has indisputable advantages, however, negative moments when it is used as is:
• due to the fact that a banana raises blood viscosity, it is not recommended to use for people suffering from varicose veins;
• it is not necessary to eat bananas before going to bed, as they are quite hard to digest and can cause fermentation in the stomach;
• in moderate amounts should eat bananas for people prone to a large weight gain, as they are quite high in calories;
• very ripe fruit should not be used for people suffering from diabetes (but not the little unripe fruits).
As you can see, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, so eating a banana is highly recommended at any age, but they should not be abused: one or two bananas, especially as a snack, would be sufficient and, most importantly, useful!
Delicious you health!
