General Information About Bananas
Banana trees like hot areas with high humidity (tropical), and can grow well especially in the lowlands. Banana plants also do not have a season, as long as getting sufficient amount of water, this plant can continue to bear fruit throughout the year. Besides Indonesia, some countries in the Pacific Islands and Central America is a major producer for this fruit. As for the main consumers, communities in several countries of Africa and Latin America are known to have high consumption levels of this fruit.
Bananas are an excellent source of energy. Calorie content in bananas is almost 3 times higher when compared to apples in equal portions. Based on how to consume, banana split into 2, which is directly edible bananas and bananas that need to be processed before eating. You could say all the areas that have an abundance of banana production certainly has a distinctive type of processed bananas that taste good.
Nutritional Content of Bananas
Bananas have a very high nutritional value. Bananas also have vitamins and minerals that can not be underestimated. Based on data from the results of the study, known nutritional content of bananas, include:
- Calories
- Fiber
- Vitamin C
- Provitamin A
- Vitamin B complex, B6
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Calcium
- Iron, etc.
Bananas Benefits for Health and Beauty
Based on data from the nutritional content, bananas are one of the fruits most widely recommended by doctors. In addition, several studies have also proved if banana fruit has many properties of, include:
- Creating a healthy digestive tract
- Very good for kidneys
- Strengthen bones and teeth
- Overcoming fatigue / improving stamina
- Lowering blood pressure
- Maintaining eye health
- Improve the condition of mental
- Improve the working of the brain
- Improve the health and beauty of skin
- Assist in the diet
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