Banana is a term derived from the Latin platănus that can refer to a tree that is part of the family group of bananas or to a plant from the Musaceae family whose fruit is edible.
The trees known as bananas can measure more than twenty meters. They have a somewhat pinkish colored wood that, due to its characteristics, is appreciated by cabinetmakers.
Bananas stand out for their large cup size. These are trees that are valued for their shade and are often used to beautify public spaces and walks .
One of the best-known species is the shade plantain , with the scientific name Platanus x hispanica . It can live for about three hundred years and exceed forty meters in height.
Due to its ability to resist pollution and its rapid growth, the shade plantain is usually planted in cities. However, this banana causes inconvenience to people who suffer from allergies due to the large amount of pollen they produce.
The musaceae plants that are called plantains or bananas , meanwhile, measure between two and three meters. Its leaves are organized in a spiral, while its elongated fruit is a berry with a yellow rind.
This fruit , known as cambur , banana , banana or plantain , can be consumed raw or in various gastronomic preparations. In Argentina , for example, banana is usually eaten with dulce de leche . Cuban-style rice , meanwhile, is a meal that has white rice , tomato sauce, fried egg and fried plantain.
As with all the species of vegetables that we use in our diet, bananas have a series of very beneficial properties for our health , in addition to being used to combat certain diseases. Let's look at some of them below:
* : It is a natural antidepressant, thanks to its high content of tryptophan, a type of protein that once inside the body is transformed into serotonin, a substance that promotes relaxation and a feeling of happiness;
* : It is ideal to complement weight loss diets. This is because it suppresses the anxiety that often leads us to eat unnecessarily and also because its high fiber content fills us up in a short time;
* : vitamin B and carbohydrates in banana, responsible in part for the said suppression of anxiety, also help control blood sugar level;
* : enhances and protects the nervous system and muscles, preventing disorders such as cramps. It is ideal for athletes and children, as it provides them with a source of energy that is very easy to assimilate;
* Collaborates with the correct functioning of the cardiovascular system. A report in The New England Journal of Medicine claims that consuming bananas regularly reduces the risk of heart attacks by approximately 40 percent;
* The large amount of iron it contains promotes the formation of white and red blood cells, thanks to the stimulation of hemoglobin it generates. This has a positive impact on the prevention of cases of anemia;
* the soluble fiber in banana also helps regulate cholesterol level;
* Since it has a low sodium content but a lot of potassium, it helps maintain blood pressure at acceptable levels;
* It is recommended for those who wish to quit smoking, in particular to overcome the consequences of the body's purification process;
* Even people who suffer from diabetes can eat it, since despite containing sugars, they are slowly absorbed and therefore do not cause a rapid increase in glucose levels;
* helps regulate intestinal function, both to treat cases of constipation and diarrhea.