Many people call bananas "happy fruits" because after eating bananas, there will be a feeling of happiness, and at the same time, in the Olympic games, or other competitions, there are often players who eat a banana during the break. Do players also need to be "happy"?
Why are bananas called "happy fruits"?
Bananas contain biological amines, and there is a substance in the biological amines called serotonin, which can make people feel happy. So eating bananas can make people feel happy, but there is really a scientific basis.
Why do athletes eat bananas?
In 2012, a team of researchers led by American researcher David Nieman had found that bananas and sports drinks allowed athletes to perform better on tough schedules than simply drinking water.
Carbs: Mature banana sugar can reach more than 16%, eating one can basically consume 30 grams of carbs, this amount is very suitable as a dose of sugar between exercise or after exercise.
Potassium: About 100g of bananas contain about 380 mg of potassium, potassium helps maintain electrolyte balance in cells, which is very important for maintaining the normal function of muscles.
Dietary fiber: The dietary fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 in a banana can meet one-tenth of the overall daily demand, and the overall cost performance is still very high.
Bananas are delicious, can I eat them all the time?
Generally, normal people 300-350 grams of edible part is more appropriate, is the edible part ha.
Generally speaking, a slightly larger banana has an overall weight of about 245 grams, and the edible part is about 155 grams, so it is the amount of two bananas in a day.
Can diabetics eat bananas?
The glycemic index (GI value) of bananas is 52, which is not low among fruits, while raw bananas are 30. But as long as the GI value is below 55, it is a low GI food.
Therefore, sugar friends eat bananas in moderation, but the carbohydrate content of bananas is relatively high, so you should avoid the meal time and consume a small amount (within 100 grams) at a time.
Other things about bananas
Can you still eat bananas when they turn black?
Generally bought bananas for a long time, some bananas will appear banana skin black, bananas become black for many reasons, we often encounter, may be because of injury, low temperature, or ripe. At this time, the skin of the banana will grow spots or turn black, and the flesh may also be dark in color and soft in texture. But as long as the flesh does not grow moldy and does not change its taste, it can be eaten.
Eating bananas does not relieve constipation
Bananas have limited effects on constipation relief for most people. If you eat too many unripe green bananas, you may aggravate constipation because of too much tannic acid.
Can't eat bananas on an empty stomach?
Bananas are indeed a food with high potassium and magnesium content, but even if you eat them on an empty stomach, the potassium and magnesium in bananas only slowly enter the body little by little, and the absorption is limited, and it will not enter the blood in an instant like an injection. So as long as the kidneys are healthy, there is no need to worry about eating bananas on an empty stomach will affect your health.
Bananas put in the refrigerator, will it hurt faster?
Bananas are tropical fruits and are more afraid of cold. Refrigerators are usually cooler and quickly form ice crystals that destroy cells in banana peels and release a substance called "polyphenol oxidase." Polyphenol oxidases can oxidize phenolic substances into corresponding quinones, which are polymerized to form a substance called a "polyphenol". It is these polyphenols that make bananas in the refrigerator quickly turn dark brown.
How should the bananas Bought be preserved?
If you want to cook slowly: wash the banana skin several times when you buy it back, you can wash off a small amount of ripening agent and extend the storage time. Then wrap it in plastic wrap or plastic bag and place it in a cool place at room temperature (be careful not to put it in the refrigerator).
If you want to eat it as soon as possible: put the underripe bananas sealed together with fruits such as mangoes, apples, and pears to promote the production of ethylene gas and speed up the ripening speed.
In fact, no matter what kind of vegetable or fruit, in terms of consumption, we must pay attention to the amount of consumption, eat appropriately, it is always the best Oh ~ ~
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