Banana, which is generally consumed more expensively than other fruits due to its deliciousness and nutritional value, produces its fruits starting from autumn and sometimes until April, and is the exemplary plant of the Banana family. The banana plant, whose homeland is not known for sure, is grown in the warmer parts of the world and in the Mediterranean region in our country, and has 40 species and about 250 varieties. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a large trunk and broad leaves that grows up to 1-15 m.
Its real body is bulbous and underground. The intertwined sheaths of the leaves form the “false trunk” of the banana above ground. The flower cluster emerging from the middle of the false trunk and between the leaf cluster also forms a cluster. The flowers that first appear at the bottom of this cluster are female in character. Later, male flowers appear at the top of the cluster and lean towards the ground. The fruit clusters that form as a cluster with the pollination and maturation of the female flowers are erected upwards.
These fruit bunches mature within three months and dry or are harvested by being cut by the producer. Banana fruit is eaten fresh and used in pastry, dessert and ice cream making. It is also made into liqueur.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
The nutritional values of 100 g. peeled and sliced fresh banana can be listed as follows: 85 calories: 1.1 g. protein; 22.2 g. carbohydrates; 0 cholesterol; 0.2 g. fat; 0.5 g. fiber; 26 mg. phosphorus; 8 mg. calcium; 0.7 mg. iron; 1 mg. sodium; 370 mg. potassium: 33 mg. magnesium; 190 IU Vitamin A: 0.05 mg. Vitamin B1; 0.06 mg. Vitamin B2; 0.7 mg. Vitamin B3; 0.5 mg. Vitamin B6; 7 mg. Vitamin C; 10 mcgr. folic acid: 7 mg. Vitamin C and 0.4 mg. vitamin E.
BENEFITS TO OUR HEALTH
As can be seen from the examination of the above values, bananas are a beneficial food for the body. The nutritional value of bananas increases as the fruit ripens. For example, when an unripe banana is eaten, the carbohydrates in the fruit easily turn into sugar, providing the body with rapid energy against fatigue. However, when a ripe banana is eaten, it provides the body with slower but long-term activity. In addition;
Bananas prevent high blood pressure and keep it at a certain level thanks to the large amount of potassium they contain.
Raw bananas are good for constipation, while ripe and sweet bananas are good for diarrhea.
Eating ripe bananas strengthens the person psychologically and then regulates sleep.
Banana prevents ulcers and helps in healing ulcer wounds.
Bananas have a high cholesterol lowering effect.
