Someone used to eat a cup of yogurt with a banana for dinner every night. After a period of time, they lost about 8 pounds. There are also various banana recipes on the Internet. Regardless of their effectiveness, eating bananas as the main food every day would probably make even the strongest stomach feel nauseous at the sight of a banana. Moreover, bananas are considered "cold" in nature, and excessive consumption is not good. Starting now, let's change the way we eat bananas. We can beautify and lose weight while enjoying delicious food. First, let's look at some health tips.
Bananas are "cold" in nature, so people with a constitution that tends to be "cold and weak", such as those with cold stomachs, diarrhea-prone constitutions, dizziness, kidney inflammation, or pregnant women with swollen feet, should avoid eating bananas raw.
Bananas contain large amounts of magnesium. If you eat a lot of bananas on an empty stomach, it could cause a sudden increase in magnesium levels in the blood, leading to an imbalance in the ratio of magnesium to calcium in the blood, which may inhibit cardiovascular function and harm your health.
People with excessive stomach acid should avoid eating bananas, as should those with stomach pain, indigestion, or diarrhea.
Bananas can be preserved at temperatures around 12-13 degrees Celsius and should not be stored in the refrigerator.
1. Banana Salad
This is the simplest recipe. Cut the banana into small pieces, mix it with salad dressing, then chill it in the refrigerator for a while. With almost no effort, you have a sweet and fragrant banana dish! If you think the banana alone is too monotonous, you can add other fruits like apples or pineapples. It all depends on what ingredients you already have on hand. Eating a bowl of salad before each meal can reduce your intake during the main meal, promote weight loss, and supplement vitamins.
2. Banana Oatmeal Porridge
This is an absolutely healthy staple food, and it's very easy to make. First, cook the oats with enough water, then add the banana cut into small pieces, along with some goji berries. Then simmer it for another five to six minutes. If you like milk, you can add milk to cook it, making it even more delicious!
You won't suffer from hunger, and you can eat this anytime - morning, noon, or night. It can even serve as your midnight snack or appetizer, and there's no limit to the quantity! However, it's best not to overeat until your stomach feels full; regardless of what you eat, being 70% full is the key to a healthy life. You can also add various seasonings to make it more nutritious and delicious, with multiple benefits.
3. Frozen Yogurt Banana
The main ingredients here are still bananas and yogurt, but this time, spread the yogurt thickly over the banana, then put it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. After three to four hours, take it out, and you'll have a yogurt banana ice cream in front of you. Let's call it "Chilled Yogurt Banana". If you really crave snacks, you can eat some caramelized bananas, but remember to drink plenty of water after eating them to clear your intestines. When eating as a snack, don't eat more than two per day.
4. Banana Dipped in Honey
Bananas are rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate intestinal movement and help with excretion. If you don't eat anything else and only eat bananas dipped in honey, the calorie intake will be much lower than that of a regular meal, so naturally, you'll lose weight. However, such rapid weight loss often causes adverse reactions because the body hasn't had time to adjust. If you rely on bananas for a long time, your body will lack proteins, minerals, and other nutrients, and eventually, your body will send out danger signals.