These soft, semi-dried bananas are a tasty and healthy snack that can be eaten instead of sweets when you want “something tasty”. You can use them to flavour your breakfast porridge, pancakes or desserts. smoothies or cocktails.
Benefits of dried bananas
Dried bananas have a higher concentration of minerals and vitamins because the fruit does not retain as much water after drying.
- Bananas contain potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and iron.
- Bananas soothe the stomach, reduce nausea (suitable for pregnant women)
- Bananas are easily absorbed by the body, making them ideal before or after surgery. They are also recommended for oncology patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
- Potassium is essential for the normal functioning of the heart muscle, and also promotes the circulation of water and salts in the body. Eating bananas regularly therefore reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack and normalises high blood pressure.
- Bananas are very good for swellings and symptoms of premenstrual tension, which can be felt on the eve of the critical days.
- Bananas contain tryptophan. It is a natural antidepressant.
- Bananas are rich in vitamin C. This is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body to stay healthy and helps to fight colds.
- Bananas are also a source of vitamin E. Regular consumption of bananas will slow down the ageing process and make your skin firmer. It is also an excellent wrinkle preventative.
- Vitamin PP plays an important role in the body’s metabolic processes.
- Bananas are rich in B vitamins, so they improve mental performance, help concentration, strengthen the nervous system, and increase resistance to stress.
- Bananas are rich in fibre, which is essential for normal bowel function and prevents constipation.
- Bananas are excellent for protecting our blood vessels and preventing atherosclerosis.
- Eating these fruits regularly is a good preventive measure against gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- People with kidney, liver and gallbladder disease are advised to include bananas in their daily diet.
- Bananas are a good hunger suppressant. Their sweet flesh is an ideal combination of simple and complex carbohydrates. The former quickly enrich the body with glucose, giving a feeling of satiety, while the latter prolong this feeling by breaking them down slowly and absorbing them into the bloodstream.
- Bananas are recommended for atherosclerosis and hypertension on off-load days
NOTE. The information contained herein should not be construed as a recommendation for treatment or other health issues. We encourage you to make personal decisions about your personal health, taking into account a wide range of sources of information.