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Banana

introduction
Banana, is a name commonly given to giant plants with large
monkeys, extending from the Musaceae tribe. This fruit grows in layers or
bunches, with bananas arranged like a runner or commonly called a comb. When
cooked, all the bananas will turn yellow. Even so, there are bananas that are
green, purple or even black. Banana itself is a fruit that is a source of
energy (carbohydrates) and also minerals, especially the content of potassium.
But besides that, do you know what are the benefits of bananas for health and
treatment of diseases? If you don't know, you will find out after reading this
article. because this article will discuss what are the benefits of bananas for
health and treatment of diseases.
As we know, bananas have a lot of nutrients. This is why
bananas are one of the plants that are a favorite of Indonesians. In every
corner and area in Indonesia, there must be various types of bananas. This one
fruit is known to be multi-use, because bananas can be used as basic
ingredients or a companion of various types of food.
History

Banana is a plant that has a kinship with the orchid family.
Bananas are relatively inexpensive and delicious and rich in various nutrients.
This fruit is thought to originate from the Southeast Asian region.
Bananas experience a long journey and history that starts
from the forests of Southeast Asia to become one of the most popular fruits in
the world. Experts argue that this fruit is the first cultivated by humans and
precedes rice cultivation. Banana cultivation is believed to be the first time
carried out in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
The earliest written evidence of the existence of bananas
was found in the Pali Buddhist writings of the 6th century BC, which showed
that the fruit had reached India at that time. Bananas are also mentioned in
various ancient Hindu, Chinese, Islamic, Greek and Roman books.
At first, bananas are red and green. Bananas today are the
result of mutations carried out by Jean Francois Poujot in 1836 in Jamaica. In
327 BC, Alexander the Great and his troops discovered bananas during their
expedition to the Mediterranean region.
Then, with the help of Islamic conquerors, bananas reached
Madagascar and Palestine. Bananas then traveled through Portuguese sailors who
brought bananas to Europe from West Africa in the early 15th century. In 1482,
bananas were brought by Portuguese explorers to Canary Island and West Indies.
Portuguese and Spanish explorers also contributed to
spreading bananas to the Caribbean and American regions. China is the first
region to do banana cultivation in an organized manner. Evidence of banana
cultivation was also found in the Roman empire during the years 63-14 BC. Antonio
Musa, doctor of the Roman Emperor Octavius Augustine was the one who
encouraged banana cultivation in the Roman empire.
The United States did not know bananas until 1870. Bananas
were introduced to American society almost at the same time by two different
people namely Lorenzo Dow Baker and Minor Keith. Lorenzo was a sea captain who
visited Jamaica and became interested in the yellow fruit sold on the market.
Out of curiosity, he bought several bunches of raw bananas
and sold them on the New Jersey fruit market. At the same time, Minor Keith,
who built a railroad in Costa Rica, planted a banana tree near the railroad
track. When the construction of the railroad was completed, the ripe bananas
were transported to the port by train and then exported to America. Soon,
bananas became a popular food in the United States.
At present, bananas are cultivated in more than 170
countries and play an important role in the economies of developing countries.
Kind of bananas

1. Raja Banana

Raja Banana has a slightly upward curved fruit
characteristic, thick skin but slightly rough. If it's ripe it is
orange-yellow, with a fragrant aroma and its taste is sweet and sweet. The
advantage of plantain is that it has a fragrant aroma compared to other types
of bananas. In addition, this type of banana has a size that is not too large
or small.
Another characteristic of plantain is that if it is not yet
ripe or ripe it will eat green and then turn golden yellow. The good thing
about this banana is that it can be consumed directly without first being fried
or boiled or steamed.
In terms of processing bananas such models are generally
made into banana or banana sale chips. However, for this processing, banana
which is immature or which is still green.
2. Pisang Ambon Lumut
Ambon Lumut Banana is shaped straight with a length of 15-17
cm and 42 mm in diameter with quite thick skin. The uniqueness of Ambon banana
is that it remains green even though it is ripe. But if it's overcooked it's
yellowish brown in color. This banana has a fragrant aroma with seedless. If
you consume Ambon Lumut bananas, you will find fruits that are whiter and
smaller in size compared to other Ambon banana species.
Likewise the aroma contained in the banana is very fragrant
and has a high taste than other types of Ambon bananas. In the case of the same
consumption as plantain which can be consumed directly.
3. Barangan Banana

The characteristics of barangan banana are straight textured
with a length of about 11 cm and a diameter of 30 mm. The barangan banana flesh
is slightly white yellow, tastes sweet and has no seeds. These bananas are
usually served as dessert at party events.
Barangan banana is a superior commodity in North Sumatra,
especially in Deli Serdang Regency. Why is this a superior commodity? Because
the banana has enough nutrients for the body. Among them are every 100 grams of
barangan bananas containing 110 calories of energy, 25.8 grams of
carbohydrates, 1.2 grams of protein and 3 grams of vitamin C.
But not only in North Sumatra, these bananas are cultivated,
but also in other areas in Java, they begin to cultivate these types of
bananas.
4. Raja Sereh Banana

The physical characteristics of this fruit are brownish
yellow but if it is ripe it will be speckled with dark chocolate. The flesh is
white with a soft texture and slightly sour taste.
Although these bananas are a little sour, there are many
bladder which if we consume can make the body healthy. Each lemongrass contains
110 kcal of energy, 1.2 grams of protein, 31.1 grams of carbohydrates, 0.2
grams of fat, 7 mg of calcium and 29 mg of phosphorus. Besides Raja Serah
banana also contains various vitamins including vitamins A, B10 and C.
5. Banana Mas

As the name implies, this banana has a golden color when
ripe with thin skin. Smooth texture with fragrant and sweet fruit flesh. It is
suitable to be eaten directly and fried. Mas Banana is small and fairly small.
Many party events serve this type of banana as a dessert.
In addition to its sweet taste, banana mas skin has the
ability to absorb poisons as well as residual harmful chemicals. So this banana
is safe and suitable for consumption. When cooked, banana mas has thin and
sticky skin if you want to consume it.
The benefits of bananas are very good for toddlers because
besides the sweet taste and the price is quite affordable compared to other
bananas.
6. Kepok Banana

Kepok bananas are thick textured with creamy flesh and
smooth and green when raw and yellow when ripe. Generally, this type of banana
will be more delicious if boiled or fried. Eating kepok bananas can overcome
constipation and smooth the digestive system. Many kepok bananas are processed
like boiled or steamed. And usually in processing, kepok banana is used as the
main ingredient in making cakes or sponge.
7. Raja Molo Banana

This type of banana has a length of about 12 cm with a
diameter of 2.4 cm and weighs 100 g. Generally each comb consists of 10-13
pieces with each fruit reddish yellow without seeds.
8. Banana Giant Cavendish

Cavendish banana is a type of banana with the largest export
commodity in the Philippines. Physically this fruit has a length of 15-22 cm
with a diameter of 3-4 cm. This fruit flesh is very soft with a sweet and
fragrant aroma. When ripe the skin will appear bright yellow. In one Cavendish
banana bunch there are 14-20 combs with each comb containing 16-20 pieces. This
fruit can be stored for up to 28 days.
9. Banana Kluai Hong Thong

This type of banana is similar to Giant Cavendish but the
mark is small and the midrib is pale pink. Physically this banana variestas has
skin that is thick enough with yellow when ripe.
A fragrant aroma and sweet taste are very suitable to be
used as food ingredients. Each fruit has a length of 15-22 cm and has a
diameter of 3-4 cm. However, each sign contains only 4-6 combs with a weight of
10-12 kg.
10. Jackfruit Banana
These bananas are very popular in Indonesia and Malaysia. If
we see this banana has a thick texture of green fruit even though it is ripe.
But if it's too ripe it will turn yellow but will soften to the touch.
The taste of jackfruit banana is sweet and slightly sour
with a very fragrant aroma. Each comb of this fruit consists of 14-24 pieces.
These bananas can only be harvested when they are 138 days after growing
flowers from the stem which are marked with yellow.
11. Banana Horn

In the ASEAN region the mention of bananas is different. If
in Thailand it is called kluai nga chang while in the Philippines it calls it
piercing. In some countries in the world making these bananas as a very
important food such as the Indian state in the middle and east, Africa and
Central America.
Horn bananas have a length of 25-35 cm with a diameter of
6-7 cm. Each comb consists of 10-15 pieces weighing up to 7-10 kg. This type of
banana is not good if consumed directly, but will taste sweet and delicious
when cooked.
12. Banana Ambon Putih

This type of banana, if in the Philippines, is called Ambon
banana, but in Thailand and Malaysia, call it kluai hom maid and banana dew.
Unlike the Ambon moss banana, the shape of this banana is larger with a
yellowish white color when ripe. These bananas are generally given to babies
for early food. It tastes a little sour with a fragrant aroma.
13. Banana Ambon Kuning

Yellow Ambon Banana has a size that is much larger with
a curved fruit shape slightly upwards. The skin is not too thick and the flesh
will be yellow and slightly reddish white when ripe. The sweet taste with a
fragrant aroma makes this fruit a dessert. Each of these banana stems can reach
129 pieces.
14. Banana Crew
Each crew has 18 combs with each comb can reach 11 pieces.
The length of this banana is about 15 cm in diameter 4 cm, when ripe this fruit
will be yellowish white with an average weight of 67.5 grams. For pregnant
women who will later have a baby, it is recommended to give the crew a banana
for their baby. Because this is a good fruit for toddler development and
growth.
15. Lampung Banana
Lampung Banana is almost similar to Banana Mas. It's just
that the difference lies in the fruit of the fruit. If you pay close attention,
the tip of the banana float is sharp while the banana mas is blunt. In each
tree, Lampung banana consists of 6-8 combs with each comb consisting of 18-20
pieces. This type of banana can be served as a dessert because of its sweet
taste and fragrant aroma.
16. Banana Cotton
This type of banana is only suitable for processed products.
Because the aroma is lacking but the taste of the banana is sweet. Each comb
consists of 15 pieces. The length of the fruit reaches 6 cm with a skin shape
that is quite thick and yellow with a little black spots.
17. Banana Heaven's Stick
The name is unique, this oisang is found in the Maluku
region. The unique thing about this banana is the fruit bunches that go upwards
then the color of the fruit is orange red.
18. Banana Kidang
Banana Kidang is famous for its red orange color with white
flesh. Generally this type of banana is used as a dessert for its sweet taste
and fragrant aroma. Each bunch consists of 5-7 combs with each comb containing
13 pieces. Each fruit has a weight of 120 gr with a length of 12 cm.
19. Rhino Banana
Description of rhino bananas is yellowish green when ripe.
The rhino banana peel is the same as thick kapok banana. The shape of the
banana is slightly curved with a pointed tip. The taste of sweet rhino bananas
by not having seeds. Each rhino banana tree can produce 180 bananas with an
average of 75 grams per fruit.
20. Raja Uli Banana
Still the same species with plantain, but this banana is
suitable for processed food. Because the taste is sweet and fragrant. Each
bunch consists of a little 5 combs to 8 combs. With the weight of each fruit
120 g.
Advantages and disadvantages of Bananas
Advantages
1. Good for digestion
short bowel disease
If you've heard the term stomach flu or have experienced
food poisoning, then bananas are the right choice to calm your stomach
problems. Soft banana texture makes this food easily pass through the digestive
tract.
Its potassium content also helps replace the electrolytes
lost from your body. Not only that, the fiber content in this fruit also helps
increase fecal density and relieve diarrhea.
One more benefit of bananas for digestion is to alleviate
the problem of morning sickness in pregnant women. Because the fruit is rich in
vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is recommended for consumption during pregnancy to
reduce the problem of nausea and vomiting.
2. Lower blood pressure
high blood pressure may be a blood donor
In addition to helping to replace lost electrolytes from the
body, the content of potassium in bananas can help lower blood pressure.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends people with
hypertension to consume high-potassium foods to help lower blood pressure. This
is because potassium plays a role in lowering blood pressure by reducing sodium
levels in the body.
However, the benefits of this one banana will not work
effectively if you do not reduce foods that contain lots of salt and fat. So
besides eating this fruit, you are also required to apply a healthy diet that
is rich in nutrients.
3. Reducing the risk of stroke
stroke due to diabetes
In fact, potassium contained in this fruit can also help
reduce the risk of stroke. Especially for elderly women who have passed
menopause.
This was proven by a study. In the study it was found that
postmenopausal women who routinely ate high-potassium foods had a lower risk of
stroke compared to those who did not consume food at all.
4. Increase sports stamina
benefits of bananas
Sports drinks can indeed help replace electrolytes or lost
body fluids. Unfortunately, this type of drink usually contains sugar and other
artificial ingredients. Instead, you can eat bananas before exercise.
A study shows that bananas can be used as the main
ingredient in sports drinks to replace lost electrolytes. In fact, this fruit
is known to provide more benefits than ordinary sports drinks because it
contains potassium, carbohydrates, fiber, and natural vitamin B-6.
5. Rich in magnesium
bananas prevent strokes
Magnesium is a mineral that helps every organ and system in
the body to function normally. Magnesium is important for protein formation,
maintaining muscle and nerve function, energy production, and controlling sugar
and blood pressure.
The habit of drinking liquor, having a history of type 2
diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, and lack of food intake can increase the
risk of magnesium deficiency. Though magnesium deficiency can reduce appetite,
cause nausea, vomiting, to increase the risk of seizures, migraines,
osteoporosis, and heart rhythm disorders.
But you don't need to worry. Because the banana is rich in
magnesium. Two medium-sized bananas contain 16% of your daily magnesium needs.
Adding bananas to the diet can prevent you from experiencing magnesium
deficiency.
6. Good manganese resources
maintain bone health
Although rarely heard, manganese is a mineral that is very
important in maintaining a healthy body. Manganese helps metabolize
carbohydrates, cholesterol, and amino acids in the human body. In addition,
this mineral also plays an important role in bone growth and wound healing.
Manganese is also thought to prevent migraines, reduce the
risk of pregnancy complications, and reduce the risk of death from a heart
attack.
Some studies show that women who have osteoporosis have
lower levels of manganese in the body than those who don't have osteoporosis.
The good news is that bananas are a good source of
manganese. Two medium-sized bananas contain about 30 percent of your daily
manganese needs.
7. Contains high fiber
weight is difficult to go down
The need for fiber in men under the age of 50 is around 38
grams per day, and 25 grams per day for women. Unfortunately, there are still
many people who do not fulfill this fiber's needs at all. In fact, fiber is very important to maintain the health of
the digestive tract and maintain bowel movements. In addition, fiber is also
important for maintaining cholesterol levels and controlling blood sugar
levels. Fiber can also help you lose weight because it keeps you full longer.
In fact, this fruit contains high fiber. Two medium-sized
bananas containing 6 grams of fiber roughly account for 23 percent of your
daily needs.
8. Relieves heartburn and prevents stomach ulcers
stomachache and vaginal discharge
People who have ulcers can get the benefits of bananas for
their digestive health if the fruit is routinely used as a snack. This sweet
yellow is a natural antacid and functions to neutralize stomach acid. Bananas
also contain flavonoid antioxidants called leucocyanidin, which helps increase
mucous membranes in the stomach so as to prevent the occurrence of gastric
ulcers.
9. Good for skin
night skin care
Do not throw bananas that are too ripe if you want to get
the benefits of bananas for skin health. Yes, bananas that have maturity can be
used as face masks. This fruit contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that is
important in the formation of collagen and helps prevent damage from UV light.
This fruit is also known to prevent acne, absorb oil, and moisturize dry skin.
Not only the fruit, but banana peel also has good benefits
for the body. of which are
1. Whiten teeth
Rub the banana skin every day for one week and let it sit
for one minute before you brush your teeth as usual. This method turns out that
bekerje is effective for whitening teeth without removing excessive funds.
2. Remove warts
Banana skin is also able to remove annoying warts. The
method is very easy, just apply it to the area infected with warts every night.
3. Consumed
Not only bananas can be consumed, but banana peels can also
be eaten, many Indian recipes that use bananas as their food ingredients. In
addition, banana peels can also be used to make chicken tender.
4. Overcoming acne
Apply banana skin to the face and body for 5 minutes every
day. This method is effective for dealing with stubborn zits. Do it regularly
for one week.
5. Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
Banana skin can also moisturize the skin so that it will
minimize the appearance of wrinkles on your face. The trick, crush the banana
and mix with egg yolks. Use this mask on your face and let it sit for five
minutes before you rinse it with salt water.
6. Pain relief
Apply banana peel directly to the area that hurts. Let stand
for 30 minutes until the pain disappears. You can also mix banana peels with
vegetable oil to work more optimally.
7. Curing Psoriasis
Banana skin is moisturizing and can reduce itching on the
skin. This method is a quick way to deal with psoriasis that you experience.
8. Cure insect bites
Rub the banana skin on the skin that has been exposed to
mosquito bites. This method instantly eliminates itching and redness that arise
on the skin.
9. Caring for shoes, leather and silver
Rub the banana skin on the leather and silver shoes to make
it glow again.
10. UV Protection
Banana peels can protect the eyes from exposure to harmful
UV rays. Make sure you apply the banana skin to the area around the eyes before
being exposed to sunlight. This method is also very good for preventing
cataracts
Disadvantages
However, there is the effect of eating bananas every day
which is quite dangerous if done excessively, that is
Migraine
Be aware of your blood vessels that can be blocked because
you eat bananas every day that are more than 2 pieces per day. Excessive
consumption of bananas seems to have an effect on blockages in blood vessels
resulting in headaches, aka migraine.
Sleepy constantly
There is a tryptophan content in the banana which will cause
you an easy sleepy effect. Bananas also contain carbohydrates which will become
an inhibitor of amino acids to enter our brains so that the production of
serotonin also increases so that drowsiness will continue to descend. Eating
bananas every day in large quantities will make the body very relaxed because
of its magnesium content, so limit your consumption from now on.
Excess Potassium
You certainly remember that bananas are a great source of
potassium, which is actually very good for those who have less potassium
intake. But if the potassium intake is sufficient and normal, over-eating a
banana every day will be able to trigger an excess condition of potassium and
this can be dangerous for your body.
Another term for the condition of excess potassium is
hyperkalemia which will cause symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, weakening
of muscles, low blood pressure and temporary paralysis. Pretty awful isn't it
when you have to experience it? Beware of hyperkalemia because this can also
break out in a deadly condition of heart failure.
Blood Sugar Level Up
Bananas are also known as fruits with high natural sugar
content that we call glucose. If you consume bananas every day excessively, the
sugar content in your blood can be a surge which can cause diabetes.
Enamel Tooth Disorders
In addition to sugar which can increase the risk of
consuming excessive bananas to have diabetes, be careful also because the sugar
in bananas is also dangerous for teeth. Your teeth may be badly affected by
this fruit because of high glucose levels, which is damage to the tooth enamel
if you eat more than 2 fruits every day.
Hormone imbalance
Again eating bananas every day can have a bad effect on your
health, especially hormones that become unbalanced because of excessive
consumption. This time xeniobiotik inside the yellow fruit is the trigger.
Androgen hormones in men and the estrogen hormone in women are the most
affected in this case with examples of irregular menstrual conditions and a
feeling of rapid fatigue or extreme fatigue.
Constipation
Don't bananas also contain fiber high enough to overcome
constipation? Consumption of bananas every day with an excess portion actually
causes the opposite condition, constipation can occur due to digestive
disorders.
Increase Weight
For those of you who do not want to be fat or do not want to
gain weight quickly, then avoid eating bananas every day, let alone consume
more than 2 pieces per day. If you want to eat fruit snacks with low calories,
then bananas are not the best fruit.
Nerve Damage
Rich in vitamin B6, bananas should not be consumed
excessively every day because they can damage the nerves in the body. Vitamin
B6 intake of more than 100 mg especially without a prescription from a doctor
will be very dangerous, so you should pay attention to the intake of bananas by
considering also the intake of vitamins and minerals contained in them.
Hypersensitivity to Latex Allergy Sufferers
A latex allergy sufferer will have hypersensitivity to
bananas so if you consume it every day the possibility of hypersensitivity will
cause some symptom complaints according to a study by Annals of Allergy, Asthma
and Immunology. Examples of possible symptoms include watery eyes, itchy
throat, cough, runny nose, and wheezing.
Respiratory Problems
Interference with breathing is also the effect of eating
bananas every day with excessive intake. Disorders such as this in general will
be more likely to be experienced by ragweed allergy sufferers. Beware of this
if symptoms such as shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing begin to
occur.
Gas
Frutose and soluble fiber are in bananas, which are the two
ingredients that trigger gas. When you eat large amounts of bananas every day,
it's no wonder you also have to let the large intestine work harder in the
process of digesting the fiber so that the gas is produced from there. Same
with soluble fiber, fructose will also be difficult to digest by the body if we
consume too much, so know the safest portion.
Bananas can also be made in various processed foods.
1. Banana Spring Roll.
Another name for Banana spring roll is banana spring rolls. Enough with makeshift ingredients you can make this one banana-processed snack, like a menu in the style of cafes. The crunchy mix of spring rolls with sweet and savory banana filling makes this snack make you addicted.How to make it extraordinarily easy, just by mixing banana slices and extra nutella or cheese wrapped in spring roll skin. Fry and serve topped with refined sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
2. Banana Nugget.
Today, who doesn't know about banana nuggets? Ranging from choco oreo flavor, milk chocolate, to nuttela chococrunc and many other taste choices that you can combine yourself. Banana wrapped with spring roll skin and panir flour is very suitable to be used as an afternoon snack. This is one of the contemporary snacks that elevates the degree of fried bananas.3. Krispi Banana.
Banana crispy is a banana fried in wheat flour in general. But what distinguishes it from other fried bananas is the variety of toping choices, from chocolate nuttela to the most popular is the taste of matcha green tea. This banana krispi makes fried bananas more delicious and tempting.4. Geprek bananas.
Bananas are sliced thin and then fried dry without any flour. The food is more stable while dipinin on the spicy sauce. In Makassar, geprek bananas are better known as peppe ’bananas and are made from banana juice. Very suitable for you who are on a diet instead of rice. How to make it is also quite easy, just look for kapok banana or Ambon banana which is still thick and fry briefly with enough oil, then geprek and soak it briefly into salt water then fry again until crispy or according to your taste.5. Banana Pie.
Lampung as one of the most banana-producing provinces in Indonesia, indeed has many banana-based fruits. One of his most hits is the Banana Pie from Yussy Akmal. Unlike the pie in the usual round shape, Lampung-style banana pie is oval-shaped with banana-like arches with various pastry fillings.6. Frozen Choco Banana.
The next present banana preparation is Frozen choco banana. If the current banana is usually fried, this one is enough to cool into the frezer. Take the ripe bananas, cut them in half and then stick with ice sticks and cool them in a frezer. For the chocolate dressing, simply melt the chocolate bar and dip the banana that was cooled. You can also add sprinkles or chopped peanuts and others.So many explanations about the banana fruit. The contents of this article come from various sources.
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