Banana is a fruit that is certainly familiar to us. The fruit is easy to find and we get, as in traditional markets, as well as in the yard of the houses. There are so many types of bananas that we can find in our country. One of them is a Cavendish banana.
As the name, Cavendish banana or Ambon banana is a native plant from Indonesia, particularly in Ambon. Currently, cavendish banana has been widely cultivated, both in people’s homes and in gardens. There are so many people who like this type of banana because it has a sweet taste that fits people taste.
Cavendish banana has many functions, bananas that have been cooked can be peeled or sliced, dried and preserved. While the fruit is still green which is usually washed with boiling water, peeled, sliced to be used as a snack like chips. It can also be dried or pounded into shaped like flour commonly used to make bread and porridge. Banana flour is very good for the healing of various diseases of the digestive system (enteritis or stomach), such as diarrhea, dysentery, and other digestive disorders.
Cavendish banana has been widely known to the community, it became one of the alternative fruit commonly used as a dessert. But did you know that this one fruit is very good to eat? Clinically, the various benefits of the Cavendish banana or commonly called green bananas are very diverse. Here are some health benefits of cavendish banana, among others:
- As a Source of Energy
Cavendish banana nutritional content include calories of 99 kcal / 100 grams. This can help donate the extra calories the body needs in the process of metabolism. Although not too big, the calories in the Cavendish banana can be used as an alternative food to make our stomach feel full when we are starving.
- Folic Acid Content
Nutritionists often recommend for pregnant women to consume bananas. This is because there is one nutrient content of the benefits of Cavendish banana is a natural folic acid that is easily absorbed by the fetus through the womb, which is useful to help the development of the brain dam fetal spinal cord. When a pregnant woman lacks folic acid, it can lead to disruption of brain development and spinal cord.
This can cause paralysis, damage to brain tissue, or increase the risk of miscarriage. For that, a woman who is pregnant should always meet the needs of folic acid in the body.
- Treating anemia
Anemia is a type of disease that can cause sufferers feel weak and lethargic. This is because of the number of red blood cells in the body below normal. The benefits of iron or Fe in a high enough Cavendish banana is very good to help overcome the symptoms of anemia disorder, that is by increasing the red blood cells in the body.
- Reduce intestinal disorders
For people with intestinal and stomach organ disorders, the content in the benefits of Cavendish banana is believed to have a good healing effect for both diseases. The way is quite easy and simple, just by consuming the banana juice ambon that has been mixed with the health benefits of milk on a regular basis every day. Cavendish banana and some other types of bananas are known to neutralize the acid in the stomach so it is very good to calm the stomach.Â
- Treating liver disorders
For patients with impaired liver or liver function is strongly recommended to consume 2 pieces of Cavendish banana that have been mixed with 1 tablespoon of honey benefit on a regular basis every day. This is believed to help to increase appetite as well as to increase stamina for someone who is suffering from liver disorders.
- Lowering Diabetes Risk
In addition to some of the health benefits of cavendish banana mentioned above, it turns out the fruit that has a sweet taste is also efficacious in treating diabetes, including type 2 diabetes. This is because the sugar content is quite simple in the Cavendish banana that is easily absorbed by the body, so it can help control blood sugar levels in diabetics.
7. Lose weight
For someone who is on a diet program, eating a Cavendish banana is very good to help the program. This is because the complex carbohydrate content in the Cavendish banana has no effect on the increase in blood glucose levels drastically. Cavendish banana is also notoriously low in fat, so it is safe to support a diet program. The fiber contained in the Cavendish banana also affects the weight loss and speed up the body’s metabolic processes.Â
- Helps treatment of hypertension
For a person with hypertension or high blood pressure, it is recommended to consume the benefits of bananas including Cavendish banana. In this fruit contains potassium compounds that are important to help regulate heart function, blood pressure, nerves and muscle activity. Potassium can also regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, keeping blood pressure under normal conditions. The fiber content in the Cavendish banana also serves to bind the fat in the blood vessels.
- Launch the digestive system
Disorders of the digestive system in the human body can be caused by errors in diet and diet that we consume. Cavendish banana is very rich in fiber products that can help digestion. In addition, the benefits of vitamin B is vitamin B-6 is able to ward off diarrhea. Cavendish banana also have antacid properties as well as are easily digested, so it is well consumed by people with acid reflux.
According to various studies show that people who eat bananas on a regular basis will have strong stomach walls than people avoid the consumption of bananas.
- Prevent heart attack
Heart attacks can occur due to various factors, such as the reduced flow of oxygen to the heart due to narrowing of blood vessels caused by the accumulation of fat in blood vessel walls. Potassium content in the benefits of cavendish banana can serve as a good tonic for the heart. In addition, the fiber content in this fruit can help lower cholesterol.
While vitamin C benefits and the benefits of flavonoid compounds contained in the Cavendish banana is an antioxidant agent that can prevent the occurrence of fat oxidation that can cause heart attacks.
- Boost the immune system
Because it is related to the antibody substances in the body, then everyone has a different immune system (immune system). The content of the benefits of vitamin A, B-6, and vitamin C contained in Cavendish banana is believed to boost the immune system from various infections and viruses.
Researchers from the United States found that lectins, chemical compounds found in the Cavendish banana can inhibit the development of HIV infection in the body, namely by blocking the entry of the virus.
- Relieves pain
Cavendish banana can be used as an herbal remedy to overcome the pain. This can help reduce mild pain such as joint pain or a mild headache.
- Maintain eye health
Cavendish banana has a lot of Vitamin A benefits that serve to help maintain eye health. How to improve the performance of the retina as a light and shadow receiver of the object we are viewing.Â
- Maintain memory
The content of vitamin B in the Cavendish banana is high enough, so as to help maintain the work activities of the nervous system. This will encourage someone to concentrate longer.
- Add mood and avoid stress
The content of serotonin and potassium are high enough on the benefits of cavendish banana, can help make feelings become relaxed and calm. It can also add mood or mood, create a happier feeling, and avoid stress and fatigue.
- Face mask
For those who want to get beautiful skin, green bananas can also help beautify the appearance of the skin. The way is quite simple, namely by smoothing pieces of bananas that have been mixed with honey or it could be with the benefits of olive oil. After shaped like a paste, apply on face as a mask.
Well, that’s the information about the health benefits of Cavendish banana. Hopefully, this information is worth to all of you. Thanks for reading!