- Bananas contain 75% water, carbohydrates, fiber, and many calories. Bananas contain: - Vitamins: A, C and a little bit of B1, B2, B6. - Minerals: Potassium, Chlorine, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Copper. Others: Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Oxalic Acid, Nicotinic Acid, Pantothenic Acid. They have beneficial properties for: - Diarrhea, it is astringent. - Regulates intestinal transit. - Hypertension. - Nervous and muscular system. - Anemia. - Gout. - Reinforces the immune system, formation of antibodies. - Teeth, bones. - Promotes the formation of red and white blood cells. - Cardiovascular problems. - Prevents colon cancer. - Renal insufficiency: Contraindicated.
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We can consume bananas throughout the year. There are many varieties, but the most consumed are: - Small dwarf (Canary Islands) - Large dwarf (Canary Islands) - Brier - Thick - Lacatan (Caribbean, South America) - Cambur (Caribbean, South America) - Zelig (Israel) - Curraré Rosado - Dominico - Poyo (Guadeloupe) - Balayon (Philippines) - Gran Naine (Martinique) When buying, we should make sure they do not have any bruises or too many brown spots, as when there are many, it means it is too ripe. If you buy them slightly green, you can leave them in a cool and dark place until they ripen.
Bananas can be frozen for up to two months. Contrary to popular belief, it is not bad to store them in the refrigerator, only that the skin turns brown, but the fruit is not affected.
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It is an exquisite and delicious fruit, but few people eat it because of the amount of calories it has. Due to its caloric and vitamin content, it is recommended for children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, athletes, and elderly people. Delicious desserts are made with bananas and also some dishes in which bananas are a component. Such is the case of Arroz a la Cubana, consumed in all Spanish households and loved by children.
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