THE BANANA, CULTIVATION AND BENEFITS FOR HEALTH

The banana, edible fruit, elongated and somewhat curved, pulp white and smooth yellow skin that comes off easily. This fruit is a good source of energy, it is an important source of vitamin A and potassium, fruit with great nutritional benefits. Being one of the foods with more nutritional value.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION

The banana is rich in fiber, potassium and some beneficial vitamins for health. It is a good fruit for all but diabetics and obese due to its high content of starch and sugars.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CULTIVATION

The cultivation does not require much effort, but it is important to know some recommendations before starting the cultivation for the first time.

Bananas are harvested throughout the year - they do not have a growing season.
It must be visualized if the climate and soil are adequate for the plant to grow satisfactorily.
It is important to know that bananas do not grow from a seed, but from a bulb or a rhizome.
A large amount of water is needed to grow bananas. The soft leaves evaporate a lot, and you have to maintain the supply. In addition, bananas also need a lot of moisture to be well.
The planting distance of the banana at a distance of 3.5 X 3.5 m.
Prevent the plant from being affected by a malicious plague.
The time for sowing a banana plant and the harvest of the bunch is 9 to 12 months; Then, the mother plant dies and around the base there are many small buds that will replace it.

In the image I show progress of my crop

HEALTH BENEFITS

Prevents Cancer

It is beneficial to prevent stomach cancer because of its high content of vitamin C, breast thanks to its soluble fibers, pharynx and esophagus by riboflavin, lung risk increases in people with vitamin A deficiency and prostate by vitamin E.

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Regulates Depression

Bananas contain tryptophan, which later turns into serotonin substance able to relax the body, improve mood.

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Relieves Constipation

Bananas are rich in fiber, so regular consumption can restore normal bowel function. With this fruit it is no longer necessary to consume laxatives, and at the same time your body absorbs all its nutrients.

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Great Help for Athletes

This fruit is high performance for athletes, its consumption could be highly recommended in periods of high intensity.

Regulates Blood Pressure

Containing high levels of potassium and low salt levels, this fruit naturally helps treat high blood pressure.

Reduce Stomach Acidity

Bananas have an antacid effect on the body. There are two components of the banana are beneficial in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases such as diabetes, cholesterol or hypertension.

• Fiber, which reduces cholesterol levels and improves insulin sensitivity.
• Potassium, which balances blood pressure.

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Antioxidant vitamins

Contains vitamins B complex, vitamins C and E make this fruit a great antioxidant that can help protect the body at cardiovascular level.

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Fruits are foods rich in nutrients and natural substances highly beneficial to health, the consumption of bananas is essential in our diet because it is full of many vitamins that help the proper functioning of our body

In addition, banana plants can offer other additional benefits:

Protection against wind and landslides.
The leaves serve as food for horses, cows and others.
Dry logs can be used to weave baskets and mats.