Bananas are fruits rich in minerals and vitamins.  

Effects on the body:

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• antiulcer and  soothing conditions for stomach ulcers,

• antibacterial,

• they support  resistance,

• they counteract  diarrhea - especially in children,  

• prevent cardiovascular diseases,

• they support  brain work and concentration,

• improve well-being and reduce stress.

In cosmetics - direct action on the skin:

• make them more flexible,

• firm and smooth,

• refresh and improve color,

• counteract wrinkles,

• support the treatment of inflammation.

Banana skin:

• it works well with mosquito bites (the place of the bite should be smeared with a banana peel),

• works well in removing radioactive substances from aqueous solution ( 1 ), as well as methylene from water ( 2 ),

• great as a compost in the garden,

• some sources say that when left in the garden, it can attract butterflies to our garden.

Application. For whom:

1. People suffering from or at risk of peptic ulcer disease . Bananas (the unripe ones with a greenish skin) are rich in starch, which  strengthens the surface of the gastric mucosa cells and protects  I  against the action of stomach acids.

2. People at risk of cardiovascular diseases . High in potassium and vitamin B6 aids prevention  heart attacks and strokes.

3. People with diarrhea , especially children. Ripe bananas with dark spots on the skin are the best to stop diarrhea.  

4. Vegans . Thanks to the content of B vitamins and iron, bananas should be present in your daily routine  vegan diet.  

5. People exposed to stress or suffering from depression . The content of the "anti-stress element", i.e. magnesium, helps to improve mental well-being and reduce the level of stress.

6. People with a greater need for energy . Bananas are a source of simple sugars, thanks to which they give a quick boost of energy, which can save us from eating less healthy and high-calorie snacks.  

7. Students .  Bananas are a source of potassium that supplies the brain with oxygen. Therefore, they have a positive effect on the circulatory system and support intellectual effort.  

8. Athletes . The potassium contained in bananas affects the work of muscles, and the high calorific value and sugars add energy.

9. Pregnant women . Due to numerous  vitamins and minerals, and most of all the folic acid involved  in formation  the child's body, and  potassium  preventive  muscle spasms, e.g. of the calves.

People with high cholesterol don't need to avoid bananas. Bananas are a good source of dietary fiber, which can help reduce low-density lipoprotein LDL or "bad" cholesterol. In contrast, the potassium in bananas can help lower blood pressure and  reduce cholesterol.

Bananas have a high glycemic index (IG 60) and therefore should  avoid them  diabetics .

Below is a table of the nutritional values of bananas.

One small banana (approx. 15 cm long)  weighs about 100 g,

       medium, approx. 18 cm, weighs approx. 118 g,  

       large, approx. 20 cm -  approx. 136 g,

       very large, approx. 22 cm -  approx. 152 g