Banana

Banana has been a big part of my breakfast intake for many years!
To have breakfast has been a nightmare for me but as always necesery to get energi to body and brain to work for a few more hours. I have talked to many who have the same problem and the question is ... How do I do?

What shall I eat that goes fast to do and not " logs " themselves in the throat?? That's how it feels in the morning when I have to have breakfast, it's not possible for me to swallow the food
I started with smoothies, it allso works to prepare the night before so I can grab it when I run on my way out.

Banana is the base of my smoothie if I don´t instead shoose a green smoothie ...
Feels easier for me to swallow and I now I´ve got something to work on in the morning.

I am often told... You should be careful about eating too much Banana... too much carbohydrates and protein.

Yes thats true but it´s the same with everything .. Not to much and not to little... and a modern dietitian wouldn't recommend banana if you need to cut down on carbohydrates.
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But i will tell you more about why I eat banana.
The banana that we eat (dessert banana) is one of the genus Musa and is a hybrid of several different species from the banana genus. Scientifically, this dessert banana has ended up in the Musa group. There are 1000 different types of banana seedlings all over the world, the majority of these banana seedlings are not eatable. The shell on the banana can be as we know yellow, but also there are purple, pink and red when the fruit is ripe.

As children, we learn that the banana is a fruit... but botanically, I have been told that the banana should be a berry... ??!

The banana is one of the healthiest, most natural food we have here on earth! Contains hardly any fat, has a quantity of vitamin B6 in it as well as several minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, riboflavin, potassium, magnesium, niacin, iron, dietary fiber, sodium, protein.
The high fiber content of the banana normalizes bowel movements!

It has Important amino acids such as Tryptophan, lysine, leucine, threomnin, arginine.

Free from cholesterol and salt. Studies have shown that the banana helps you from cardiovascular diseases.

POTASSIUM = Provides a vessel-expanding effect.

Why Amino Acids Are Important?
Bananas helps Your Body To Produce Serotonin = The natural substance that counteracts depression. (anti-depressant tablets often contain it) And since banana contains large amounts of  B6 and amino acids, Tryptophan , it means that a banana can make you in a better mood!
You also get a boost to improve the ability to reason and cognitive ability.

Free from cholesterol and salt.

* A medium-sized banana provides about 3 grams of dietary fiber.
* Banana stimulates memory.
* It is said that the banana can work against joint pain and pain if you eat it regularly.
* There are 3 times more Vitamin C in a banana than it is in an apple.
* The track provides energy slowly, good because then it helps the brain to stay allert longer.
* If you suffer from calcium deficiency, make sure to eat banana often, it helps your body to absorb calcium and build stronger bones.

Free from cholesterol and salt.

There have been studies on the world's best athletes and the track is at the top of the list and loved most by them. In the test they ate half a course every 15 minutes during a bike race and it was as effective as drinking a sports drink that has carbohydrates in it.

Tips!
Ripe bananas can be used when baking instead of oil or butter, mashed banana gives a natural sweetness in cakes and muffins . Better than white sugar..

To keep the banana fresher longer -wrap the stem piece with a little plastic film, it can give 5 days extra .

When I Make My Own Ice Cream
I freeze bananas in slices that are always the base of the ice cream. When it's time, I take  slices from 2 bananas from the freezer and frozen berries that I want 30 min before manufacture because it has to defrost a little bit before.
I put everything in a larger bowl, (it will splatter) and run with my blender to the consistency I want. Then put the ice cream in a smaller bowl and just enjoys... yummie it´s very tasty!

Banana provides heart health!!
 
​/Nina