Banana

The banana is one of the most popular fruits in the world.

It is composed of water, carbohydrates, fiber, protein and very little fat ( 0.3 %).

It is rich in vitamin C and potassium. Banana has also other vitamins such as pro vitamin A, vitamins B , such as B1 and B2, PP as well as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron and magnesium.

The banana contains a lot of simple sugars : sucrose, glucose and fructose.

Thanks to these sugar banana gives you energy so its consumption is recommended to sportsmen, the result is a steady energy and no feeling of stomach hole .

Thanks to the contribution of glycogen banana is also recommended after sport activity to restore vigor to the muscle fibers .

The banana is also able to ease the symptoms of gastric ulcer , in fact stimulating the production of mucus is facilitated wound healing ulcer created .

Due to the high amount of potassium and low in sodium, the banana helps to lower blood pressure and regulate heart function .

Potassium is a mineral that also acts significantly on hypertension and related diseases , such as heart attacks and strokes .

The iron present in the banana stimulates the production of hemoglobin , allowing an improvement in the health status of anemic

Among the B vitamins , vitamins B2, which facilitates the elimination of toxins and ensure the health of hair , skin and nails .

Moreover, the presence of B vitamins in bananas help to control the nervous system.