Ripe bananas are a very popular, cheap fruit… not only nutritious food but also have effects on health and beauty.
1. Ripe bananas help beautify the skin
The beautifying effect of ripe bananas is shown in:
Anti-aging: In 1 ripe banana (about 126g) contains 110 calories, 30g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 1g protein, 450mg potassium, 34mg magnesium, 3mg manganese, 25mcg folate, 1mg vitamin B2, 8mg niacin, 3mg iron, 5mg vitamin B6, 9mg vitamin C, 81IU vitamin A.
In addition, bananas also contain a lot of water. In addition to providing micronutrients for the body, these substances also nourish and add moisture to the skin.
The content of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, niacin… are substances that stimulate the skin to produce collagen and maintain skin elasticity, so eating bananas every day will help the skin become more youthful.
Oxidation caused by free radicals will cause premature aging of the skin. Regularly eating ripe bananas will help the body prevent this process and help prevent the formation of wrinkles on the skin.
Ripe bananas help fight aging.
Helps exfoliate: Wash the bananas and mash both the peel and the pulp of the ripe banana. Then apply it to the skin and gently massage to effectively exfoliate dead skin cells.
Helps control oily skin: Vitamins along with phosphorus, potassium, zinc and amino acids help strengthen the skin’s resistance, control oil, shrink pores, and prevent dirt from entering. These substances also stimulate collagen production to increase skin elasticity, fight oxidation, restore and fade acne scars… Thereby helping to overcome the condition of excessive oil secretion, control the amount of oil secreted and balance the skin’s moisture.
Ripe banana peel helps treat acne: In addition to the vitamins and minerals mentioned above, ripe banana peels also contain substances such as lutein and carotenoids that have antibacterial properties, prevent infection, and fight bacteria. Thereby helping to remove toxins and dirt, helping the skin to be clear and clean, stimulating the production of new cells and preventing acne.
The method is very simple, use the peel of a ripe banana cut into small pieces and apply directly to the acne. Leave it until it dries or until the banana peel turns brown, then wash your face with water. Do this 3 times a day and you will see the results.
Helps reduce puffiness around the eyes: With a rich potassium content, ripe bananas can also limit puffiness around the eyes.
Just mash the ripe bananas and apply them to the skin around the eyes, leave for about 10 minutes and then wash your face clean.
2. Ripe bananas help you lose weight
Bananas help you feel full longer: Bananas contain resistant starch, which is a type of carbohydrate that functions as soluble fiber and helps you feel full longer. Normally, green bananas have a higher amount of resistant starch. When ripe bananas are yellow, the amount of resistant starch and total fiber is lower, but the amount of soluble fiber is higher. Both pectin and resistant starch in ripe bananas are effective in reducing cravings and increasing feelings of fullness for a long time.
Therefore, ripe bananas can help reduce excess fat, helping you lose weight. Although there is no direct research testing the effects of bananas on weight loss, bananas have become a popular weight loss food due to their long-lasting satiety and low calorie content.
Bananas are a good choice to start losing weight because they are low in calories but contain a lot of nutrients.
Bananas help keep you full longer and provide many micronutrients.
Bananas also help reduce stress and keep the mind in a positive state thanks to their high potassium content. Potassium has the effect of providing and restoring positive energy effectively. In addition, ripe bananas also have a high content of tryptophan – which helps the body overcome stress and reduce the risk of depression. When tryptophan is introduced into the body, it is converted into serotonin – a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, bringing happiness to people.
