The banana is one of the favorite fruits of the Spanish. Its per capita consumption in 2019 was 13.8 kg per year – only surpassed by oranges (17.3 kg) and melons and watermelons (17.8 kg) – and rising (13%) compared to 2019, as stated in the Food Report in Spain 2020. The truth is that, regardless of the flavor, it has many points in its favor: it is cheap, versatile, easy to peel and eat, and it is loaded with nutrients. Therefore, it is not strange that many people reach for a banana at breakfast time to charge up with energy without wasting too much time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Followers of this custom argue that it is low in calories (89 in 100 g), high in carbohydrates (20 g), sufficient dietary fibre (3.4 g), vitamins A and C, as well as folates and minerals, especially potassium (350 mg) – essential for muscles to contract and maintain heart rate -, magnesium (38 mg) – which influences musculoskeletal health and the immune system – and phosphorus (28 mg) – for healthy teeth (it also plays a role in kidney health).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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