The whole truth about bananas

What do we know about bananas? Before reading this material, I only knew about bananas that they are an excellent source of fast energy for our body. But you will be surprised how much these fruits hide in themselves. Bananas contain three types of sugar - sucrose, fructose and glucose. As I said, they provide an almost instant flow of energy due to the sudden release of insulin. However, this is not their only plus. Bananas can also serve as a prophylaxis against certain diseases.

However, many publications on the Internet speak too well of bananas, attributing properties such as preventing depression, fatigue, stress and other diseases to them. Although, in our opinion, it is even difficult to choose a favorite, so we decided to figure out what's what.

Depression

According to research conducted by the MIND Research Institute, many patients felt slightly better after eating bananas. This is because bananas are high in tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone responsible for calmness, relaxation and your mood.

Lie

Tryptophan is an amino acid found in all proteins. The level of tryptophan in bananas is very low and it is pointless to say that it can affect your mood. Even the fact that brightly colored bananas make you happier is more likely than that.

Anemia

Bananas are high in iron, which stimulates the production of hemoglobin in the blood and prevents anemia.

Lie

A large banana contains less than 2% of a woman's DV of iron. This amount of iron will not in any way affect the theoretical prevention of anemia.

Blood pressure

Bananas are high in potassium, which has a positive effect on blood pressure and reduces the likelihood of high blood pressure and heart strokes.

Truth

One large banana contains approximately 500 mg of potassium, which is just over 10% of your daily value for this substance.

Mental activity

During the exams, 200 students from the British Twickenham School ate bananas several times a day. Studies have shown that, due to its high potassium content, this fruit enhances focus and improves brain function.

Truth

Sounds like the truth. However, there are many other foods that contain higher amounts of potassium.

Constipation

Due to their high fiber content, bananas restore normal bowel function, helping to overcome constipation without resorting to laxatives.

Lie

Bananas contain 2.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams. This is tantamount to products such as apples, cabbage, oranges and many others. Most of all fiber is contained in beans - 9, 5 g, peas - 8 g and beans - 7, 5 g.

Hangover

One of the best ways to fight a hangover is with a honey-infused banana milkshake. Bananas relieve headaches, and honey evens out blood sugar levels. While milk calms the body and restores fluid levels.

It is not clear on what grounds these conclusions were made, so we need volunteers who are ready to test it for themselves:)

Heartburn

Bananas have an antacid effect that soothes your digestive system.

Truth

Bananas really belong to natural antacids. However, if you have already decided to treat heartburn with food, then it is better to turn your attention to milk and meat, as they have a more pronounced antacid effect.

Nausea during pregnancy

A few bananas help to equalize blood sugar levels, thereby relieving nausea.

Truth

Bananas can actually raise blood sugar levels, but don't expect a miracle as this is just one of the many snack options, nothing more.

Mosquito bites

Before applying any cream to the bite, try smearing it with the inside of the banana peel. This will soothe the skin and relieve itching from the bite.

Truth

I could not find a refutation of this method, but there are no mosquitoes nearby to be sure of its effectiveness. Let's leave until the summer!

Nervous diseases

The high content of B vitamins helps to calm the nervous system.

Lie

Bananas contain a small amount of vitamins B6 and B12, and there is no need to talk about their effect on the nervous system. Unless you want to eat a couple of pounds. Then there is definitely something wrong with your nerves.

Ulcers

Bananas are used as a dietary food for intestinal disorders due to their soft consistency. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without irritating the mucous system. It also neutralizes excess acidity and reduces irritation by covering the lining of the stomach.

Truth

Banana contains substances that kill bacteria that cause stomach ulcers, and also promote the secretion of mucus that envelops the stomach lining. Also, do not forget about its antacid properties, which gives a positive effect in the fight against ulcers.

Output

Hope you get the idea that bananas are just one component of a healthy diet. Many of its properties are overestimated, and the amount of nutrients is exaggerated. None of the foods will give you all the micronutrients and macronutrients, only a variety of healthy foods will help. And we have a choice of this food!

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