BANANAS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH!

The most complete food!

Its nutritional qualities make it the perfect energy supplement for everyone, especially for those who need extra energy , such as children, teenagers, sportspeople or anyone else with an active lifestyle.

The banana has the perfect combination of energy with vitamins and minerals for the correct working of the body. And as it is so easy to take with you and peel, you can enjoy it any time!

Composition per banana (150g approx.):

·         Vitamin A: 38.3 mg

·         Vitamin B6: 0,66 mg (tissue development and growth)

·         Folic acid: 31.5 mg (protects the bone marrow and its maturing)

·         Potassium: 525 mg (muscle function)

·         Magnesium: 55.8 mg (nervous function)

Low in calories!

 The banana contains neither fats nor lipids. Despite the false belief that bananas are fattening, they have 0% fat and contain around 80 kcal/100 g.

They really satisfy your appetite!

Bananas help to satisfy appetite better than other fruit given its high content of fibre and simple and complex carbohydrates. When you combine this with its low calorie content, it becomes the perfect fruit to maintain a balanced diet.

Composition per banana (150g approx.):

·         Fibre: 4.4 g

A perfect nutritional supplement!

It  is a supplement for very active people like children and sportspeople given its high potassium content, which is necessary for muscle activity.

Compared to industrial desserts (crème caramel, buns, cakes, sugary yoghurts, etc.), the  banana is unique as a source of natural energy. In addition to their high sugar content, these types of food often contain a high quantity of fat, and therefore calories.

 

Great energy fuel!

They provide an excellent combination of energy, vitamins and minerals and is the perfect kind of food to eat between meals. The energy it gives you is not only useful for sports; its carbohydrates will help you to take on all your daily tasks!

Composition per banana (150g approx.):

·         Energy: 126 kcal

·         Proteins: 1.8 g

·         Carbohydrates: 29 g

·         Lipids: 0.42 g

·         Cholesterol: 0 mg

Beneficial for gut flora!

The banana is good for gut flora thanks to its content of sugars that are fermented by bacteria in the gut, increasing the number of bacteria.

It also contains complex carbohydrates, which help intestinal transit and delay the absorption of sugar and the increase of glucose in blood.

Traditionally, it has been recommended for people who suffer stomach complaints. This is due to a flavonoid component that contains anti-inflammatory properties and induces a reduction in the secretion of chlorohydric acid.

Perfect when you're pregnant!

It is recommendable for pregnant women given its folic acid content.

Really good for your skin!

The banana provides a significant amount of Vitamin A in the form of retinol, which you need to keep your skin healthy.

Prevents ageing!

A diet rich in Vitamin C, which can be found in bananas, acts against the ageing of cells that are responsible for different degenerative diseases.