As one well-known hero of jokes and psychoanalysis said, sometimes a banana is just a banana. But you can also mess up with it. For example, half of the population of our planet lives in blissful ignorance that it turns out that they eat bananas incorrectly. Stop putting up with it and making the same mistake! Here's how to really eat a banana.
Even those who are far from working out in the gym and all those protein shakes know about the nutritional benefits of bananas. But in order to get the most out of a positive berry (surprise! And a banana is not a fruit at all, but very much a berry, from a botanical point of view), you need to consume it in the right way. And no, it’s not even a matter of whether you start cleaning it from the “nose” or “tail”.
It doesn't matter which side we peel the banana from. The important thing is that most diligently get rid of these long threads between the peel and the pulp. The yellow elongated fibers don’t look too appetizing, we agree. But throwing them in the trash can is a big mistake. Nutritionists insist on this.
The fact is that these fibers, which, by the way, are called phloem (you can show off your erudition during lunch) are conductive tissue, the “vessels” of a banana. They carry out all the transport of nutrients necessary for fruit growth. And therefore, it is in the phloem that the concentration of all benefits is much higher than in the pulp itself. So throwing them away means depriving yourself of a valuable source of potassium, fiber, vitamin A and vitamin B6.
Phloem will also help determine how ripe a banana is. In greenish fruits, the fibers are weakly expressed and are difficult to separate. But the threads of a ripe banana are easy to detect and remove. But is it necessary?
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Bananas are native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Bananas undoubtedly benefit our body. In addition, they are an export product and bring financial prosperity to India, China and the countries of South America.
Let's consider why they are useful, which of them are the most delicious, and whether they have contraindications.
Where do bananas come from to Russia, and which ones are the most delicious and healthy?
Bananas arrive on the shelves of Russian stores from Ecuador and Colombia. There are about 500 varieties in total.
The most common, tasty and healthy of them:
- Finger
They are very sweet and smell nice. They are only 7.5 cm long. They are bright yellow in color and have creamy flesh. They are brought to Russia from South America. Baby bananas are healthier than all the others.
- Cavendish
This variety is the most common. It has a bright yellow color and green spots. When overripe, the 15-25 centimeter fruit becomes black, and the pulp is very tasty and sweet.
- Reds
This fruit contains the most beta-carotene and vitamin C. It is much nicer and sweeter. The red banana has burgundy or purple skin and pink flesh with a raspberry flavor.
- Manzano or apple bananas
These fruits are small and have a strawberry-apple flavor. They are tasty and ripe when their skins are completely blackened.
- Barro
Bananas of this variety are square in shape and have a lemon aroma. When ripe, their peel is yellow with black spots, and the flesh is creamy and white.
Composition and nutritional value of banana
One banana weighs approximately 217 grams, with the pulp weighing 130 g.
In general, bananas are very high in calories because:
- 100 g of fresh banana contains 96 kcal.
- The same amount of candied bananas contains 297 kcal.
- And 100 g of frozen banana is 117 kcal.
Bananas, of course, contain beneficial substances.
Nutritional value of 100 g banana:
- Proteins – 1.5 g.
- Fats – 0.5 g.
- Carbohydrates – 21 g.
- Water – 74 g.
- Dietary fiber, including cellulose – 1.7 g.
- Organic acids – 0.4 g.
Bananas also contain many vitamins:
- Beta-carotene – 0.12 mg.
- A – 20 mcg.
- C – 10 mg.
- E – 0.4 mg.
- K – 0.5 mcg.
- B vitamins: thiamine (B1) – 0.04 mg, riboflavin (B2) – 0.05 mg, B5 – 0.3 mg, B6 – 0.4 mg, B9 – 10 mcg.
- RR – 0.6 mg.
- Choline – 9.8 mg.
It also contains useful micro and macroelements:
- Calcium – 8 mg.
- Potassium – 348 mg.
- Magnesium – 42 mg.
- Sodium – 31 mg.
- Phosphorus – 28 mg.
- Ash – 0.9 mg.
- Iron – 0.6 mg.
- Fluoride – 2.2 mcg.
- Zinc -0.15 mg.
- Manganese – 0.27 mg.
- Selenium – 1 mcg.
Who are bananas for and how much can you eat?
Banana is a nutritious food. It is better to consume it in the first half of the day, then all the calories consumed can be digested during the day, and the beneficial substances will have time to be absorbed.
Doctors advise eating no more than two bananas a day, before meals, as they take a long time to digest - within 4 hours.
They should be consumed not only by adults, but also by children. In rare cases, they cause allergies, mainly in children.
And also bananas:
- Increases the body's immune function. Due to the large amount of vitamin C, they can cure colds, sore throats and other viral diseases.
- Improves memory and attention.
- Suppress stress, help resist irritability, fight insomnia and improve performance.
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases.
- Reduce blood pressure.
- Normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Relieves constipation.
- Helps get rid of PMS and reduces bleeding during the menstrual period.
Who are bananas contraindicated for?
Doctors advise the following people not to eat bananas:
- Suffering from thrombophlebitis, coronary heart disease, increased blood clotting, varicose veins. And also for diabetics.
- Having excess body weight.
- Under 3 years of age. Banana can cause allergies, as the child’s digestive system cannot withstand heavy food.
- Nursing.
- Suffering from gastritis or stomach ulcers.
Bananas in the diet of infants, nursing mothers, pregnant women, allergy sufferers, diabetics - we answer all questions
We will answer the main questions that many people have when consuming this tropical fruit.
From how many months can a baby be given a banana?
- It is not necessary to give your baby a banana. His digestive system will not be able to digest such a heavy fruit.
- In addition, the immune system may respond with a severe allergic reaction.
- But, if you still want to take a risk, then do complementary feeding at the age of 6-8 months.
How many bananas can you give your child per day?
- Please note that bananas are contraindicated for children under 3 years of age.
- Nutritionists advise older children to give 1-2 bananas a day. The daily need for potassium in children is 1 gram, and 1 banana contains almost 3.50.
Can you eat bananas if you have diabetes?
- If you have diabetes, you should not eat bananas, as they have an average glycemic index of 65. Bananas sharply increase your blood sugar levels.
Can pregnant women eat bananas?
- Pregnant women can eat bananas, as they relieve heartburn and help cope with loose stools.
- Doctors recommend that pregnant women eat 2-3 bananas.
Bananas in the diet of nursing women
- When breastfeeding, it is better to avoid this nutritious fruit. It can cause allergies in infants.
Can a banana cause allergies?
- Certainly. If you want to pamper your child, you should introduce this product into the diet in small doses, gradually increasing the dose.
Bananas for gastrointestinal diseases
- Bananas are an excellent food to relieve constipation. It normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- But it is forbidden to eat a banana if you have gastritis, colitis and stomach ulcers.
Bananas on our menu
Bananas are mostly eaten fresh.
Here are some recipes for delicious and healthy banana dishes:
- Cottage cheese with apples and bananas
- Banana cocktail
- Banana chips
- Fried banana
- Smoothie with banana
- Porridge with banana
- Banana cake
- Banana mousse
- Pancakes with banana
- Banana fritters
- Banana cupcake
How to buy bananas correctly?
- Before you buy bananas, pay attention to the peel. It should be golden yellow in color.
- It is better not to buy green bananas; they have starch that is not absorbed by our body.
- There may be brown spots on the bananas, it’s okay, some varieties form them when they ripen.
- Select bananas with tassels.
How to store bananas correctly - useful tips
- Don't put them in the refrigerator. At low temperatures, their skins will turn black faster.
- Store at room temperature.
- Do not store them in a bag, as they will rot faster.
- Add an apple to unripe bananas. It will help the fruit ripen.
- Overripe fruits should be stored in the refrigerator.
Banana in diets for weight loss and muscle gain
Banana is very high in calories and nutritious. Nutritionists advise sticking to special banana diets if you really need it. Eating three bananas a day and drinking liters of water will help you lose weight, but can also harm your body. After all, everyone’s digestive processes proceed differently.
Banana is a great way to gain muscle mass for those who are interested in it. It should be consumed in the morning; you can replace a portion of oatmeal with it.
At home, sitting comfortably in front of the TV, you can fill a fruit bowl with apple cores or banana skins. At a party, and even more so, in a restaurant, such an act will not work... In order not to end up without dessert, I suggest you take a short course in fruit and berry etiquette, an irreplaceable thing in your culinary self-education, capable of putting you in the most favorable light even for a moment. a romantic date, even at an official banquet.
Apples and pears. An apple is taken from a common vase in the left hand and with a fruit knife over a plate, the skin is thinly cut in a spiral, starting from the stalk. The cut skin is moved with a knife to the edge of the plate (farthest from the eater), and the peeled apple is placed in the middle of the plate. After wiping your left hand with a napkin, use a knife and fork to cut the apple in half. One half is set aside a little, and the second is cut into slices. Holding the slice with a fork, cut out the core with a knife and place it on the cut skin. At an informal gathering of friends, you can pick up slices with your fingers, but in restaurants and in formal settings, the apple is eaten with a fork. Pears are eaten the same way.
Peaches and apricots. Peaches and apricots are eaten differently. The peach is taken from the vase by hand and over a plate, using a knife, the part of the skin that is freely removed is peeled. Use the end of a knife to move the peeled skin to the edge of the plate, and place the peeled peach in the middle of the plate. A large peach is taken in the left hand and cut in a circle to the pit, then broken. The bone is removed with a knife. Pitless peach halves are not eaten whole, but cut off piece by piece. An apricot is much smaller than a peach, so it is not cut into pieces, but placed in half directly into the mouth.
Plums. Large plums are broken in half with your fingers and the pit is removed. A small plum is squeezed at the ends until it bursts, and then the pit is removed.
Grape. Grapes are picked not with instruments, but with hands. Hold the brush with two fingers and tear off the berries one by one. It is customary to eat grapes whole. If for some reason you cannot eat grapes with seeds or skin, it is better not to treat yourself to them in public at all. Sometimes grapes are served without branches to each guest in bowls. In this case, it is eaten with a teaspoon or dessert spoon. At the same time, the bones are carefully spat onto the tip of a spoon, and then transferred to a stand plate, and if there is none, then to the edge of your plate.
Orange. The orange is taken in the left hand and the peel is cut off from the side of the peduncle with a knife over a plate. After this, circular cuts are made in the skin with a knife, without cutting it from the side of the stalk. The more cuts you make, the easier it is to peel the orange. After this, the orange is placed in the middle of the plate and, holding it with your hand, the peel is opened up to the stalk along the cuts. Thus, you get a peeled orange in the middle, and on the sides there are peel petals in the form of a flower. Then, having wiped their fingers on a napkin, they take a knife and fork in their hands, use them to separate a slice of orange and, if it is large enough, cut off half, free it from the seeds with the end of the knife, and put it into the mouth with a fork. If a seed accidentally gets into the mouth, it is removed from the mouth onto the tip of a fork and transferred to the edge of the plate.
There is an easier way to handle an orange, a less formal one, let's say. First, cut the peel crosswise, then remove it, and divide the orange itself into slices with your hands.
Tangerines. The tangerine is taken with the left hand and peeled with the right hand over a plate. Then the slices are separated and eaten without using cutlery.
A pineapple. Pineapple is served peeled and cored, cut into circles or slices. Sometimes sugar or powdered sugar is served separately. Eating pineapple with a knife and fork. Pineapple in syrup, cut into slices, is usually served to everyone in bowls, and eaten with a teaspoon or dessert spoon.
Bananas. Bananas are served with the ends cut off. Taking the banana by the stalk with your left hand, with your right hand using a knife, or without it, peel it and place it in the middle of the plate, and the peel on the edge of the plate. The banana pulp is eaten with a knife and fork, cutting into slices.
Watermelons and melons are served in slices with peel. The slice is placed on a plate, skin side down, and the flesh is cut into pieces using a knife and fork. The pulp can also be eaten with a teaspoon until the skin becomes firm. Or a slice of watermelon is placed on a plate with the pulp facing you and the rind away from you. Eat with a knife and fork in small pieces, having previously freed them from the seeds with the tip of the knife.
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Etiquette Lessons: How to Serve and Eat Fruit
Someone may ask: “So, do fruits have their own rules?” Of course. Agree, it often happens that you start peeling an orange, and the juice splashes in all directions, getting into someone’s eye, onto someone’s dress; or, for example, you bit into an apple, but it turned out to be wormy inside, so you sit there, not knowing what to do with the piece that is in your mouth. So, if you want to avoid getting into trouble, follow these tips when serving fruit:
Fruits for which the knife and fork are intended should not be eaten with your hands.
Apples and pears are cut into quarters or halves with a knife and eaten with a fork. Remove the peel by pricking a piece with a fork. They eat pears and apples in small pieces.
Tangerines are peeled only with your hands, and oranges with a knife.
The grapes are held by the stem with the left hand, and the berries are torn off with the right hand. Be sure to place a saucer next to the dessert plate for storing twigs and peels.
The same saucer should be placed when serving fruit with pits. For example, apricots are divided into halves and the pit is placed in a saucer.
Fresh garden strawberries are served with the stems, thoroughly washed.
Apricots and peaches are cut with a knife, peeled, pitted and eaten in small pieces.
Cherries are served along with sprigs on small plates. For cherries, a special dessert spoon is served, with the help of which the stone is placed in a saucer. They take the cherry by hand, and the twig is also sent to the saucer.
Watermelons and melons washed with boiling water are cut together with the peel into slices or slices.
When serving, they can be cut more decoratively - in the form of a basket, flower, etc. Watermelons and melons are eaten with a knife and fork or spoon. If the fruits are not sweet enough, you can serve them with honey, sugar or jam.
Bananas are taken by hand from the side of the stem, the other end is broken off or cut off, and the peel is pulled together in three or four strips. They bite off the fruit while holding the banana with the peel in their hand, or eat it with a knife and fork.
White, red and black currants are served in clusters, selecting clusters with larger berries. They eat by holding the branch.
The grapefruit is cut crosswise into two parts. Half the fruit is held in the hand or placed on a plate or in a bowl and the juice is squeezed out with a teaspoon, allowing it to drip into the spoon. Only grapefruit juice is consumed as food. The white skin of the grapefruit and the membranes in the fruit are bitter.
Pineapple is only tasty when it is absolutely ripe. Unripe fruit should be stored in a cool place until it becomes fragrant and light. Pineapple can be served in different ways.
1) Cut the fruit together with the peel into slices 1-1.5 cm thick, fold and serve as a whole;
2) Cut off the top and bottom ends of the pineapple. Use a narrow sharp knife to separate the peel from the remaining part so that the fruit and peel remain intact. Cut the fruit into thin slices and cover with the cut peel. Place back when serving
When serving any fruit, paper napkins must be placed on the table.
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Etiquette: The Fruit Saga. Banana
Today we begin the fruit saga. And I chose the word “saga” not by chance, because it contains the concept of heroism, and fruit, from the point of view of table etiquette, is one of the most difficult topics. Therefore, the word “saga” is used with appropriate irony for the occasion, but there is also something heroic in a person who, at an official reception, dares to touch a bowl of fruit. After all, the main thing is to know how to eat them correctly. Fruit is traditionally served as dessert at the end of the meal. Banana is rightfully considered one of the most difficult to eat, so we’ll start with it.
We all know well how to eat a banana at home (by removing the peel and simply biting it), but how to eat it correctly from the point of view of table etiquette is a whole science and a labor-intensive process.
To begin, transfer the selected fruit to your dessert plate, remember not to put too much - no more than ⅔ of the plate.
To accompany the fruit, you will be served a dessert fork and a special knife - sharper than a regular one. After this, use the tools to cut off the banana peel at both ends. At the same time, hold the banana with a fork, otherwise it may slip off the plate.
Step one. Cut the peel off the edges of the banana
The next step is to remove the peel. To do this, make a longitudinal cut along the fruit, cut from the side, hold it on your side with a fork. Once finished, open the banana by lifting the peel. And voila, done! And then eat, using a knife and fork, cutting off portions, piece by piece.
Step 2: Cut the banana lengthwise
Step 3. Cut a piece and eat
Now you know how they eat bananas at Buckingham Palace!
Remember, practice is key here.
Text: Maria Korikova, training specialist in etiquette and international protocol, creator of the Maria Korikova School of Etiquette, author and teacher of a series of master classes and trainings
The editors of Resto.ru thanks the Carbonara restaurant for the hospitality and the opportunity to film
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How to eat fruit - etiquette rules
Eating fruits and berries is undoubtedly a pleasant process. At home, no one thinks about the rules of etiquette and how to eat fruit. If at home you can put a banana skin or a peach pit in a fruit bowl, then in a restaurant or at a party you should behave appropriately, that is, follow the rules of fruit and berry etiquette.
How to eat fruit correctly?
Pears and apples are usually on the table in a common vase. Take the fruit with your left hand and remove the skin with your right hand using a knife. By the way, you need to start peeling an apple or pear from the stem and in a spiral. Push the cut skin to the edge of the plate and place the peeled fruit in the middle. Now carefully dry your left hand with a napkin, take a fork into it and cut the fruit into two halves with a knife. Remove the core of the fruit using a knife, holding it with a fork, and place it on the peel scraps. If you are at an official reception or in a restaurant, then you need to eat apple or pear slices with a fork.
Peaches also need to be peeled, but only the part where it can be easily removed. Push the cut skin to the edge of the plate and place the fruit in the middle. To remove the pit, the fruit is taken in the left hand and cut in a circle. After breaking the peach into two parts and removing the pit, place it on a plate and cut it into pieces, putting it in your mouth. The apricot does not need to be cut into pieces, since its halves are much smaller than those of a peach.
As for grapes, they are eaten with their hands - they hold the brush with their left hand, and with their right they tear off the berries one by one. According to table etiquette, grapes should be eaten whole, that is, with seeds and skins. If you are served grapes in a bowl, you need to eat them with a spoon. In this case, it is permissible to spit out the bones onto the edge of the spoon, and then transfer them to a special plate.
For some reason, many of us are afraid of not being able to peel an orange. Take the orange in your left hand, cut a circle at the stem area and make circular cuts vertically. Moreover, the circular cuts should not reach the stalk. Now place the fruit on a plate and open the skin along the cuts to the stalk to make a kind of flower with a whole fruit inside. Then, using a knife and fork, cut off an orange slice and remove the seeds by cutting it in half. You need to eat orange slices with a fork. But eating tangerine does not require any equipment.
Use a knife and fork to eat the pineapple. As a rule, this exotic fruit is served sliced or in bowls, so you need to consume it with a small spoon (dessert spoon, tea spoon).
Banana- a tasty, nutritious and very filling fruit. It is best to eat bananas throughout the day and not accompany them with other types of food. In this article we will talk about what it is the benefits of bananas, why it is not recommended to abuse these fruits, and also how to eat them correctly.
After all, you can’t always gain weight from bananas, but sometimes you can lose weight with the help of these fruits!
Nutritional value
One banana (which is about 160 g) contains:
- 40 g magnesium
- 37 g potassium
- 29 g phosphorus
- 23 g folate (folic acid)
It is also a source of fiber, carbohydrates and vitamins A, B and C. Thus, we have a product that is low in proteins and fats, but contains potassium, inulin, and fruit oligosaccharides. And these substances are very beneficial for the health of the digestive tract.
Bananas have a lot of starch
Despite the fact that banana is a fruit, given its nutritional value and high starch content, banana can be placed on a par with potatoes, cereals, flour, peanuts and other products.
That is why it is so important to determine what time of day is ideal for this fruit, what other products it can be combined with, and with which such a combination is undesirable. It will depend on this benefits of banana.
When is the best time to eat bananas?
The best time for bananas is morning. In this case, we fill our body with energy for the whole next day.
Two more ideal times for a banana: the period between breakfast and lunch, as well as the afternoon. You feel hungry and you realize that... You want to choose something tasty and satisfying, but also healthy so as not to gain weight - a banana will help.
Banana quickly satisfies hunger. This is a great option for a healthy snack, without refined sugar, fats and other unwanted elements. In addition, the banana does not spoil. You can always carry it with you in your purse to eat at the right moment.
Considering the nutritional value of this fruit, it is not recommended to eat more than one (or two) per day.
The benefits of banana for our health
Regular consumption of bananas brings great benefits to our body:
- Helps lower blood cholesterol levels
- Normalizes
- Helps relieve muscle cramps
- It quickly fills the body with energy, which is why bananas are ideal fruits for children and athletes, they help cope with chronic fatigue and exhaustion, and relieve pain.
- Has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system, which helps cope with anxiety and irritability
- Is an excellent natural treatment for anemia
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces the risk of heart attack
- It is a good remedy against high acidity
- Helps cope with morning sickness
- Is an ideal element of the diet for ulcers
- Reduces menstrual pain
What's the best way to eat bananas?
The main thing to note is that bananas should be eaten ripe. Eating unripe fruits makes digestion difficult. Otherwise, there are many different options:
- Banana is the perfect ingredient for. It will give them a sweet taste and creamy consistency. Therefore, they can be safely combined with other less sweet but healthy ingredients: leaf salads, brewer’s yeast, vegetable juices.
- Light and original banana ice cream. To do this, select ripe bananas, peel them and put the fruit in the freezer. When they are frozen, grind them in a mixer along with yogurt. A delicious dessert is ready. If you want it to be firmer, put it in the freezer for a while again. You can pour hot chocolate over it when serving.
- If you like to bake, adding a banana will allow you to use less sugar and also make the dessert more moist.
- You can make cream from banana. To do this, mash the fruit pulp with a fork and add cocoa. Stir until the cream is smooth. As a result, you will get a healthy dessert: without sugar, without flour and lactose.
It can be found on shelves all year round, and is inexpensive, tasty and healthy. It is used not only for snacks and as an additive to desserts, but also for cosmetic purposes, which few people know about. Let's take a closer look at the product.
Calories and nutritional value
Among athletes, banana is considered a complete snack, and all thanks to its increased nutritional value. 100 g of this product contains 96 kcal, and this is almost 7% of the daily value. There are 21 g of carbohydrates alone, which is equal to almost 16.5% of the required dose for normal human activity. 
In addition, the product is rich in proteins and dietary fiber, almost 70% of its composition is water, and even less than 1% fat. Due to this, the fruit satisfies the feeling of hunger and helps the body remain full of energy.
Vitamin and mineral composition
This product is very useful due to the large amount vitamins in the composition- these are A, C and group B. There are also such chemical elements, like iron, sodium, phosphorus and potassium.
Important! It is worth remembering that all the usefulness of the fruit can be negated by a large amount of sugar in the composition (its glycemic index is more than 41) - therefore it is not recommended to consume more than three fruits per day.
What are the benefits of bananas?
In addition to the fact that a banana can saturate and provide energy, it is easily digestible and does not burden the gastrointestinal tract. It contains pectin and fiber, which improve the digestive process.
In this fruit the amount vitamin C no less than in citrus fruits, so frequent use helps maintain immunity and fight diseases. It is also important to take it for the prevention of cancer. 
By eating this fruit, you will ensure the beauty and health of your nails and hair. It will have a positive effect on vision and the cardiovascular system - vitamin A will take care of them.
If you want strong bones, normal muscle tone, and a healthy liver and brain, you will need potassium and magnesium, of which there is enough in a banana.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the effect of the yellow fruit on the nervous system - a person becomes calmer, more active and even happier due to the sweet taste and the presence of the amino acid tryptophan.
For men
This fruit is directly related to male enhancement. Moreover, magnesium not only increases potency, but also improves the quality of semen - the production of motile sperm is stimulated. Therefore, the product is recommended for use by those who want to become a parent as soon as possible.
The duration of erection also increases. Banana acts as an aphrodisiac - it increases libido and allows you to get aroused much faster. 
For women
For women, fruit comes first increases sexual desire. But that's not all. Premenstrual and menstrual days will become easier to bear if you eat at least one fruit a day. The pain will dull, and the bleeding will become less profuse.
And, of course, beauty directly depends on diet. If it contains banana, then you don’t have to worry about problems with your skin, hair or nails. This product will replenish the amount of vitamin B in the body.
For children
A dessert and source of vitamins, banana is the number one fruit for children. Moreover, doctors allow it to be introduced into the baby’s diet almost from 6 months. Naturally, from 6 to 8 months, extremely small doses should be given; you can simply give the child to chew on it. A little banana can be added to the porridge if it is without sweeteners and the child refuses to eat it.
Important! This fruit should not be introduced first as complementary foods - otherwise the baby may refuse to eat other, unsweetened foods after it.
This product is very useful for the development of the baby’s body - vitamins and minerals are involved in the formation of muscles, bone tissue, brain and blood. 
Another plus is that the fruit is soft and tender; even if you accidentally bite off and swallow a small piece, it's almost impossible to choke on it- it will just slide down your throat. It is also one of the most non-allergic products.
Can I have bananas?
Like any product, bananas have their limitations. It will not be useful for everyone, and in rare cases it can even be harmful. Therefore, we will figure out when it should be removed from the diet.
Pregnant
You can eat bananas and even need them. It is this fruit that will help expectant mothers survive the not-so-pleasant state that accompanies pregnancy - toxicosis. Banana suppresses nausea and gives strength.
The fruit will also help heartburn- thanks to its delicate consistency, it lubricates the stomach, removing inflammation. And other troubles, such as constipation or heaviness in the stomach, will also quickly cease to bother you.
The constant desire to eat can lead to unwanted weight gain - and snacking on a banana can save you from this. 
Iron, of which there is a lot, will increase hemoglobin levels and prevent the appearance of anemia in the fetus.
Nursing mothers
A woman whose child is breastfed should eat well. Therefore it is worth forget about Soviet diets, which provide a meager diet. This applies to cases where children do not have unexplained allergies to certain foods, including bananas. They help restore strength after childbirth and provide milk rich in beneficial elements.
In this case, the amino acid tryptophan helps mother and child sleep normally. It enhances the production of the joy hormone, and this is important for a sleep-deprived and tired mother. A banana can either strengthen or weaken the baby's stool, so it is better not to overdo it with the number of fruits - one per day will be the norm.
It is very rare to be allergic to a banana, but still, in the first months of a baby’s life, it is better to carefully monitor his reaction.
Losing weight
But for those who set themselves the goal of losing excess weight, it is better to avoid bananas. Or use them until 12 noon- so that sugar goes into creating energy, not fat reserves. It is also better to limit yourself to one fruit per day. 
This product is perfect for those who cannot imagine life without sweets. It is best to add it to plain yoghurts, cottage cheese or oatmeal.
Did you know? Record amount eaten in one hourbananas- 81 pieces.
For diabetes
The American Diabetes Association allows people with the disease to consume these fruits. As for doctors from the CIS countries, opinions differ radically. Therefore it's better consult your doctor and clarify the amount of fruit allowed per day. You also need to understand that the type of diabetes can also influence the doctor’s decision - if the disease is complex, it is better to avoid bananas.
The main thing is to eat fruit evenly so that there are no unnecessary surges in blood sugar throughout the day. It is better to eat one fruit, and not as part of desserts, yoghurts or cottage cheese. 
How to choose a quality product when purchasing
Choosing a tasty and ripe fruit is not so difficult if you follow these rules:
- We pay attention to the shape of the fruit - it should be streamlined, in no case ribbed. Usually these fruits are without dents or protruding parts.
- Matte, smooth and yellow peel without darkening, cracks, or dents.
- The color should be uniform - yellow. A green tint indicates that the fruit is unripe, but if it sits in the sun for a while, it will be ready to eat. Darkening yellow indicates that the fruit has been lying on the counter for a long time. The taste of this fruit is not very pleasant.
- The smaller the fruit, the better - in the homeland of this fruit, only dwarf bananas are generally eaten, and large ones are used as animal feed.
- The grayish color of the fruit indicates frostbite - this is not worth taking. But black dots are not scary, but it is still better to eat the fruit on the day of purchase.
How to store at home
Bananas are perfectly stored in a room or kitchen on a windowsill or in a vase. They are thermophilic and in the sun they can even be filled with vitamin D. But there are certain standards at which the fruit is best stored:
- temperature up to 13 °C;
- indoor humidity not lower than 90%;
- The fruit will be preserved better in a bunch.
Unripe fruits can be stored under such conditions for about a month.
You should not store fruits in the refrigerator - this will not preserve them better, but will only darken and lose their taste.
Features and rules of use
Banana is one of the products that do not need instructions for use. But there are some rules that should be followed.
Did you know? Banana is a berry. It grows on grass stems up to 10 m high.
Should bananas be washed before eating?
You cannot know under what conditions fruits were transported from hot countries - where they lay, whether dust and dirt fell on them. So take a minute and wash the skin of the fruit. This will protect you from unwanted bacteria that may get on the pulp. 
How much can you eat per day
You can safely afford to eat up to 3 bananas per day. This will be especially useful for athletes, active people, and those who need to fuel their brain with energy. Children should not eat more than one fruit. It is also necessary to limit the amount for those who:
- losing weight;
- eats other fruits and does not move much;
- has problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
In these cases, you should not eat more than one fruit so as not to harm the body.
When is the best time to eat bananas: morning or evening
Nutritionists recommend eating any fruit, including bananas. before lunch. Then the body will be filled with energy and will be in good shape, so it will become easier to work. And at night you don’t need extra strength, and extra weight won’t be a pleasant bonus.
What can be done and where to add
Bananas work best in smoothies, milkshakes and desserts. This fruit is compatible with others, moreover, mixes from it will always be tasty. If you blend banana, strawberries and plain yogurt in a blender, you get a delicious snack. With dairy products, this fruit is always a winner.
Banana will be a good filling for cakes and other desserts. You can bake it in a pie, fry it for pancakes, or simply put it on a peanut butter sandwich.
Semolina or other porridge will become sweeter and tastier from this fruit - children will love it. 
How can it be used for cosmetic purposes?
This fruit is ideal for cosmetic procedures - it is easy to mash and add anywhere. It will nourish the skin with beneficial substances, moisturize and soothe it. Organic acids will help normalize skin oiliness and get rid of acne.
Before using the mask:
- make sure that the skin does not show an allergic reaction - spread the mixture on your wrist and hold for five minutes;
- take only ripe fruits and mash them not with a fork, but with a blender - without lumps, the mixture will lie better on the skin;
- On sensitive skin, do not keep the mask on for more than 10 minutes.
Refreshing mask
Mix half a banana with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Leave the mixture for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. Instead of lemon can also be used orange. If you wipe your face after this, the pleasant sensations on your face will not leave you until the end of the day.
Toning and nourishing mask
Take half a banana, two teaspoons of milk and one yolk. Mix until a thick paste forms and apply for 15 minutes. Mineral water will complement the tonic effect of such a mask - unlike running water, it will not dry out the skin. Instead of milk, you can use sour cream or kefir.
You can also mix half the fruit with oatmeal and lemon juice - this mask soothes inflammation, tones and nourishes the skin.
Rejuvenating mask
Take the pulp of half the fruit, two tablespoons of yogurt without filler and honey. Mix the ingredients and apply to clean skin of the face and neck. After 10 minutes, rinse with warm water and moisturize the skin with day cream.
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