Banana has minerals such as magnesium, potassium, folic acid and astringent substances. In addition, its rich fiber content helps prevent constipation and contributes to easy digestion.
Similarly, it is a low-fat food and its shell is also very valuable for the body, as it is rich in carbohydrates and nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and vitamins B6 and B12, according to the Mexican newspaper The universal.
In addition, the Spanish Nutrition Foundation pointed out that bananas contain insulin and other non-digestible fructooligosaccharides by intestinal enzymes, which reach the final tract of the intestine and have beneficial effects on intestinal transit.
Additionally, it is a source of potassium that contributes to the normal functioning of muscles.
As for vitamins, bananas are a source of vitamin B6, which contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system. A banana covers 30% of the recommended intake of this vitamin for men aged 20 to 39 with moderate physical activity.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), bananas can help regulate blood pressure and control the activity of the heart, since those who consume a lot of potassium have up to 27% lower risk of heart disease.
The organization also pointed out that bananas have different shapes and colors. In fact, there are more than 1,000 varieties of bananas and this fruit can help athletes improve their performance. In addition to their high potassium content, they quickly provide an energy boost and are a source of vitamins C and B6.
“Bananas are grown and harvested throughout the year and can be harvested eight to ten months following planting. They are more likely to bear fruit in warm weather. It is very efficient to grow bananas to meet human needs for a wide variety of nutrients. Bananas and potatoes produce nine important nutrients per hectare each year, more than cereals or any other food,” noted the FAO.
For this reason, the daily The universe indicated that if this fruit is consumed on an empty stomach it has several benefits for the body, such as:
“The banana is a fruit that provides a valuable source of nutrition for millions of people in the world and livelihood for thousands of people in Colombia, from the Guild 150,000 families that depend on this livelihood in Colombia. At Augura we have the challenge of increasing productivity, which is why we have made great efforts on different work fronts, for example, with rigorous biosafety protocols to prevent the arrival of the Fusarium Race 4 Tropical fungus in the regions where we operate as they are Urabá and Magdalena”, stated the president of Augura, Emerson Aguirre Medina, a few months ago.
Other data on bananas, according to the FAO
- Bananas are grown in more than 135 countries and territories in the tropics and subtropics.
- Although the temperature is projected to have risen by 3°C by 2070, Increased annual temperatures will make conditions for banana production in subtropical regions and tropical highlands more favourable. The area suitable for growing bananas will increase by 50% in 2070.
- Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 –also known as Panama disease– is the most destructive disease currently affecting banana plantations worldwide.