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Not surprisingly, the banana seems to be the most consumed fruit in the world, thanks to its characteristic flavor and also its nutritional properties.
- vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C.As already mentioned in the "Banana" general article, this is mainly made up of water (75%). It is therefore not very different from the rest of the other pulpy fruits, and indeed, it seems to contain less than most of the native ones such as apple, pear , plum, peach, apricot, cherry, strawberry, watermelon, melon etc.
Banana has considerable energy properties and, in a low-calorie diet, should be consumed in moderation (100 g portion).
Always in line with the nutritional properties of the group to which it belongs, most of the calories of the banana come from soluble carbohydrates (fructose, glucose, sucrose), which occupy 23% of the total weight. Fiber represents 2.6%, while proteins and fats are not very relevant, winning 1% and 0.3%. Note: these nutritional values may present some variations based on the different categories, at the different stage of maturation, as well as the techniques and places of cultivation.
Banana has a vitamin content that is not particularly significant when evaluated in quantitative terms, but certainly varied. Discrete concentrations of pro-vitamin A can be observed, some of the B group (especially B1, B2 and PP) and, obviously, of vitamin C (ascorbic acid); only a few traces of vitamin E are present.
Bananas are attributed remineralizing properties, but this is a real exaggeration. Among the trace elements of the banana, just like for the other fruits, potassium is to be considered the most important mineral - even if, for some reason, the banana is considered a real "mine" of this nutrient. It is for this reason that it is often recommended in the diet of those who sweat a lot - such as sportspeople, since potassium and sodium are the two minerals most lost with sweating - and for those with hypertension - potassium has hypotensive properties. Followed by calcium, phosphorus. , copper and iron The iron contained in the banana is not particularly useful in case of anemia, because it is poorly bioavailable.
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When eaten fresh and in small portions, the banana can alleviate the ailments related to gastric ulcer. In fact, the fruit could partially neutralize the acidity created by the gastric juices, stimulating the production of mucus. By doing so, the healing of the wounds created by the ulcer is facilitated. However, it is curious to note that in many people the banana is capable of increasing stomach acid.
Thanks to its energetic and remineralizing properties, and the presence of vasoactive substances, the consumption of bananas is recommended for athletes.
The banana peel is often characterized by small dark patches: it is a normal ripening process due to the production of serotonin by the tryptophan present in the peel of the fruit. Hence the assumptions according to which the banana can boast mild natural antidepressant properties: in reality it cannot properly be considered as such, since at the gastric level serotonin is digested by enzymes.
When smoked, bananas are also attributed potentially hallucinogenic properties; considering, however, that the melting point of serotonin is very high, toxic nitrogen and carbon oxides are produced during combustion. However, serotonin cannot pass the blood brain barrier, so it is not perceived in the brain.
