Myth debunked: Are bananas really healthy for breakfast?

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Banana has become an integral part of our diet today. Along with the local apple, yellow tropical fruits are now a staple in Swiss homes.

Bananas are great sources of energy; They are Mother Nature’s revitalizers, so to speak. But it is advisable to be careful here: the yellow miracle fruit has a dark side. If you consume bananas indiscriminately, their disadvantages will quickly outweigh the disadvantages. Here is a compilation of the most important facts about bananas.

The composition of a banana depends on its degree of ripeness. The riper the banana, the more sugar it contains. Bananas contain more than three times more minerals than apples. Unfortunately, bananas can’t keep up with other fruits when it comes to vitamins; so it is best to combine bananas with an apple.

On average you can expect the following values ​​per 100 g:

Bananas not only provide a lot of energy, but are also rich in potassium and magnesium, making the fruit especially popular among athletes. These minerals are important for muscle development, nerve function and healthy circulation. Since athletes lose a lot of minerals through sweating, bananas help balance electrolyte levels. Bananas are also natural mood enhancers; The tryptophan in bananas is converted into serotonin in the body.

To get the best results after exercise, ideally eat a banana half an hour before and after exercise.

Bananas may be full of good nutrients, but those in a hurry won’t benefit from them on an empty stomach. Since bananas are very acidic, it becomes difficult to absorb vitamins on an empty stomach. For bananas to reveal their full potential, acidity must be balanced with healthy fats. If bananas are a must on the breakfast table, it is best to combine them with nuts and yoghurt.

Since bananas are high in calories, it is easy to replace a meal with bananas. But the burst of energy quickly fades away. Due to its sugar content of approximately 25 percent, blood sugar rises and falls rapidly. The result: fatigue and cravings.

For little ones, this also means: no bananas for lunch! The calorie bomb sticks to children’s teeth and can cause tooth decay, just like sweets.

Kids don’t have to do without it entirely. Banana is popular among parents because it is suitable as a supplementary food for babies from the 5th month and has a natural probiotic effect. This means that bananas relieve digestive problems such as diarrhea or constipation. Bananas also provide relief from heartburn and stomach ulcers. It is important to consume only ripe bananas. Unripe bananas cause intestinal problems.

The secret is in the warehouse

To get the best from bananas, you must buy them at the right ripeness level. The stronger the color of the banana, the more ripe it is. You can understand the ideal ripeness level when black spots appear on the shell. To ensure that the ripening process is not hindered, bananas should not be refrigerated or stored in plastic containers. If the banana ripens too quickly, you can wrap the banana stem in plastic. This prevents the release of the ripening hormone ethylene. By the way: Don’t throw away the black bananas! Instead, you can freeze ripe fruit for smoothies or banana bread. (chj)

Source : Blick

Malan

I am Dawid Malan, a news reporter for 24 Instant News. I specialize in celebrity and entertainment news, writing stories that capture the attention of readers from all walks of life. My work has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications and I am passionate about delivering quality content to my readers.