Origin: Canary Islands. The banana is also known as a plantain. It comes from banana trees. It is a fruit that comes in various sizes, colors, and firmness. It is elongated and curved. Bananas grow in clusters that hang from the top of the banana tree. Properties and benefits: Bananas provide minerals such as potassium, sodium, folic acid, and magnesium, as well as vitamins C and B6. Bananas are good for soothing acidity, especially when ripe and consumed just before meals. Due to their low sodium and high potassium content, they help prevent fluid retention. Potassium also helps regulate blood pressure. Bananas are a great source of energy; consuming a banana after exercise not only replenishes energy but also increases endurance. The fiber in bananas aids in digestion. When they are green, they are good for constipation, and when they are yellow, they have the opposite effect. Nutritional value per 100g: Energy 85.23kcal Protein 1.20g Fat 0.27g Carbohydrates 20.80g Cholesterol 0.00mg Fiber 2.50g Storage and tips: Bananas should never be stored in the refrigerator; they should be kept at room temperature. However, if you need to store them in the refrigerator, you should protect them from the cold by wrapping them in paper, using a cloth, or using a storage bag. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Bananas offer a multitude of possibilities in the kitchen. If you see that a banana is getting ripe, instead of throwing it away, you can make cookies, cakes, or even freeze them for use in ice cream, pies, or muffins. One easy way to eat them is by roasting the banana. All you have to do is make a crosswise cut in the peel and open it slightly. You can sprinkle sugar and cinnamon to taste. Once roasted, you can serve them with cream cheese.