Bananas are covered with a thick and hard peel, easy to clean and good for their sweet, creamy flesh. The banana, with long leaves that can reach 3.6 meters in length, is a giant plant.
Bananas come from Southeast Asia and thrive in the Tropics from ancient times. The truth, however, is that before the man started cultivating bananas systematically, the first wild bananas contained so bitter and black seeds that made them almost unsuitable for eating.
Hundreds of different banana varieties are found in the Tropics, some of which are: Lady finger or Sugar, Apple, Red Bananas, Green Bananas, Plantago etc.
Bananas are very nutritious, as they are rich in potassium, riboflavin, niacin and fiber. They also contain vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. They are of great energy value and are ideal for children in development, but also for them
athletes.
Nutritional Value
VITAMIN Α
– Bananas contribute to good eye health.
– Vitamin A helps the immune system to function properly.
– Vitamin A is essential for the normal growth of cells
VITAMIN C
– Strengthens the immune system
– Helps prevent / treat cancer
– Protects against infections, toxins, environmental pollution
– Necessary for tissue growth
– It plays an essential role in the synthesis of collagen and in the process of healing wounds and fractures
CALCIUM
– Calcium prevents osteoporosis
– Helps to maintain weight
– Helps the heart – in moderation