Banana — with its wonderfully sweet, soft flesh pre-coated by nature with a yellow jacket — is probably the most popular fruit in the world. In fact, it’ll be totally unbelievable if someone tells you he has not eaten a banana during his entire life! This fruit crop can be harvested throughout the year, has been the main feature of various food and recipes, and has become a favorite of people from all walks of life, young and old alike.
The Health Benefits of Banana
One banana contains an enormous amount of potassium, a mineral needed to maintain a stable blood pressure and well-functioning heart. If you eat banana daily, you decrease your chances of getting a high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Studies conducted on 40, 000 American professionals showed that men whose diet consists of food high in potassium had decreased their chances of acquiring cardiovascular diseases considerably. Bananas also have beneficial effects on your gastrointestinal system. This fruit protects your tummy from ulcers by decreasing acid secretion. When you are suffering from constipation, munching a banana can help a lot. They contain high amounts of fiber that makes you pass stool a whole lot easier. On the other hand, if bouts of diarrhea are your problem, bananas can help you by replenish the potassium that got lost, thus maintaining your heart function and fluid-electrolyte balance. Another health benefit of banana is the promotion of bone health. Potassium decreases calcium loss through the urine, thus aiding in the prevention of thinning and brittling of bones at rapid rates.
Now that some light has been shed on why banana a day can help you in so many ways, go and eat up! You can make your banana experience a little more delightful by learning about these food and recipes which has banana as the main ingredient!
Potato Salad with Green Bananas
You will need:
7-8 pieces of green bananas
2 pounds of potatoes
½ cup of capers, sliced and drained
1 cup olives, stuffed with pimiento, cut half crosswise
2 pieces of onions, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¾ cup olive oil
½ cup vinegar
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
This banana recipe is very quick and easy! First, peel the potatoes and slice them into 1-inch cubes. Toss them into salted water and boil for 8-10 minutes or when firm-tender. Next, peel the bananas and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Add the bananas into the potatoes and boil for another minute, then drain. Layer the bananas and potatoes in a serving bowl. Add the sliced onions, olives and capers. In a separate container, whisk the mustard, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the bananas and potatoes. Cover and refrigerate.
Wrapped Bananas
You will need:
1 banana, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 large tortilla wraps
¼ cup coconut, shredded
½ cup granola
¼ cup shredded coconut
4 teaspoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
Instructions:
This is one of those food and recipes that is unique and inexpensive! Begin working on this banana recipe by stirring the honey and peanut butter together in a bowl until its smooth. Add the coconut and granola and mix. Spread this mixture over the tortilla and place half of a banana in the center of each tortilla. Roll it up. Slice the tortillas in half and serve these to your friends.
