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Posted on October 2, 2008 by Freeda Poux | Posted under Food & Drink
Banana Nutrition: What's Good For Your Body And Mind
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The first bananas that man ever tasted grew in Malaysia, but the great nourishing taste made those traveling to the area to take the fruit along with them, to India, where Buddhist Pali writings place it during the sixth century BC. From Asia, banana trees were brought to the western world by Alexander the Great, and in China, even though banana trees have existed in the southern area, the fruit began to be appreciated only during the 20th century. The tracking history of banana takes us to Pennsylvania, where, in 1876, the fruit was sold against 10 cents a piece. It was the 100th celebration of the Declaration of Independence, and the Americans from the new world were tasting the fruit for the first time. Such dietary novelty was addressed in the proper manner, and instructions about how to peel and eat this fruit were published in the Domestic Cyclopaedia of Practical Information. The nutrients Bananas are rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Because of the content of vitamin C, bananas are a great addition to anyone's diet, as it helps the body to fight infections; also, vitamin C plays a great role in the absorption of iron and the formation of blood. The second predominant element in bananas, potassium, is responsible for muscle building and protein synthesis. Potassium is the element that helps the nerve impulse that occur when the muscles contract. A diet with enough intake of potassium leads to lower risks of stroke, hypertension and high blood pressure. Besides fiber, bananas also have natural sugars which are responsible for the instant boost of energy you feel when you eat a fruit. Vitamin B that is contained in bananas plays an important role in building the immune system, red blood formation, normal functioning of the major nervous system and protein metabolism. Bananas are also rich in carbohydrates, which are easier to transform into energy inside the body, than fat and protein. Did you know that banana was named after an Arab word, "banan", which stands for finger?that bananas continue to ripe after they were picked up?that the banana tree is actually a banana plant?that every average American eats about 28 pounds of bananas per year?that the longest banana split was 7.3 kilometers long and it was made in Brisbane?that about three bananas equal a pound in weight?that people in Iceland grow their own bananas with the help of geyser heated soil? About The Author: Freeda is a writer and publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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