Red Bananas
By: Mayura Akilan Published: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 16:11 [IST]
Caution: Do not let it over-ripe as it might develop dangerous bacteria.
Night blindness
- best remedy for victims of eyesight
- those suffering from night blindness could continue to eat for 40 days to heal blindness.
Toothache
- In the event of dental-related diseases continue to eat for 21 days
Skin diseases
- Rash, eczema, skin rash, skin ailments
- eat for 7 days
Hysteria waning
- Hysteria in the event of reduced strength in the body.
- Following 48 days of receiving the strength of the nerves,
Fertility
- Helps in conditions with lack of libido, thawing male character.
- The child's birth For a married couple, child-free couples, daily man eating a banana. Be sure to eat for 40 days,
Prevents Infection
- has the power of germicide
- Once a week eating has impact on the body to control the infection.
(Source: http://tamil.boldsky.com/health/herbs/2012/health-benefits-red-banana-aid0174.html)
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1.) Red bananas are a great source of Beta-carotene
Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin-A, in the body, and is essential for healthy skin, good eye-sight and strong immune system.
2.) Red bananas are good for your kidney
Potassium, in the body, helps prevent the formation of kidney stones.
It also helps in the retention of calcium, thus improving your bone health.
3.) A good source of vitamin C (Immunity & Fat Metabolism)
A 99g red banana contains 15% of your daily recommended value of vitamin C. This vitamin is crucial in strengthening the immunity system as well as for fat metabolism.
4.) Good source of dietary fiber
A red banana can provide close to 5% of your daily requirement of dietary fiber.
In countries like India, it’s quite common to eat bananas after a lunch or dinner, to help aid with the proper excretion of the food. Bananas are recommended for people who have issues with their bowel movement or constipation.
5.) Red bananas are good for your blood
It’s been found that red bananas can help improve your hemoglobin count and improve the quality of your blood thanks to the various vitamins and anti-oxidants present in this fruit.
People suffering from anemia will benefit by eating a couple of red bananas on daily basis.
Poovan Banana (shorter yellow variety from the south)
baby poovan banana (shorter yellow variety from the south)
- My Mother-in-law told me that this variety of banana is usually not given to babies as they believe that it causes worms in the stomach
- if given,it must be de-seeded and given
miraclemagic, Jun 30, 2013
- Poovan is a banana which also causes a lot of gas. give it after your baby is 18months or so.
Dinny, Jun 30, 2013
- i had given banana from 6 months alternate day or so because ceralac caused constipation in my son... rather than medicines it helped... variety called elaichi (i dont remember now the south name) is very good for kids not other variety (it has very less seeds)...
ammani, Jun 30, 2013
- Banana causes constipation in some kids. You can give banana and check.
- Hill banana is the safest one to start with.
- Poovan banana variety inflicted with banana stem virus (when pesticides are not sprayed properly) are the ones that have seeds. Not sure how to de-seed them though. We have only trashed such bananas.
ramyaramani, Moderator, Jul 3, 2013
(Source: http://indusladies.com/community/threads/poovan-banana-for-my-6-5-month-old-baby.223000/)
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Best Bananas for Babies
Banana is the best first food for babies. Smooth texture makes it easy for babies to swallow. Being rich in fiber, it is easy to digest and avoids constipation. Rich nutritional benefits of banana make it a healthier choice!
Always give ripe bananas to babies. Unripe ones may cause constipation, sore throat, indigestion. Do not let it over-ripe as that might be spoiled at times. Do taste for the quality before feeding it to babies.
Among the varieties of banana available in TamilNadu, here are some best choices for babies. Best age to start the type of banana is marked in the respective photos.
Viruppaachi aka Mazhai vaazhai is the best first choice for babies. The one in the above photo is the hybrid variety. Country-side variety would be much smaller in size. Though smaller ones are preferable, hybrid can also be opted if the former one is not available in your locality.
I clicked these pics just 2 days before my US travel. So, couldn’t wait for banana to ripen. Ripened virupaachi will have black skin, but the fruit inside tastes delicious. Peel off the skin, make a cross section cut and remove the seeds, just mash it well, mix some BM/FM and feed it fresh to babies.
Yetham/Nentharam/Nendhran pazham/Ripe Plantains is the “King of Bananas”. Its nutrition and taste is doubled when cooked(steamed/boiled). Do not cook clean yellow fruit. Wait for 2 -3 days to ripen to get black skin here and there.
Wash and steam/boil the banana with skin. Then, remove the skin and cut it vertically. Discard the seeds, just mash it well, mix some BM/FM and feed it fresh to babies. Click here to see how to make steamed banana puree with step-wise pictures. After 2+ years, you shall steam and feed as such without milk. Steaming is recommended till 8-10 years of age.
Sevvaazhai/Red bananas are rich in Beta-carotene, Potassium and Vitamin C. This nutritious banana is advised after 1 year of age for proper digestion.
Do not let it over-ripe as it might develop dangerous bacteria. Fewer brown/black spots indicate ripeness. If you could touch and feel lil soft(not too softer), then feed immediately. Neither cooking nor removal of seeds required for red banana. Just peel the skin, mash well and feed. Mix with milk if you want to thin out.
Naatu vaazhai/Pachanaadan pazham is more fibrous and loaded with nutrients. But, it is not easy to digest compared to other varieties of banana. You shall feed this after 2+ years of age. Avoid giving this banana in the night.
This variety is mainly preferred during summer for it’s cooling effect. Try to get greenish one and let it ripe in your rice sack, just to stay away from induced ripening techniques.
Crit Taylor Avoid feeding raw banana: Raw banana should not be given to your baby, as it is very hard to digest. Make sure that the bananas are yellow in colour without major black spots on them. Also make sure that the banana is firm and easily chewable. (HK Bakhru, Foods That Heal)
Do Bananas aggravate cold and cough?
Bananas can aggravate cough and cold and hence, it is better to avoid feeding banana to your baby, if he or she has cold and cough. The practice of feeding banana must also be avoided during winters and when there is an unexpected temperature drop all of a sudden. (Joshi, Nutrition & Dietetics).
What is the best time to feed bananas to babies?
Possibly, the best time to feed bananas to your baby can be during summer. As bananas can aid in temperature control during summers, it is the ideal time to feed bananas during that time. During other seasons, you can feed bananas, only during pleasant and sunny days and during day time. (Joshi, Nutrition & Dietetics)
Source: https://parentinghealthybabies.com/health-benefits-of-banana-for-babies/
Banana Varieties
Source: http://agropedia.iitk.ac.in/content/banana-varieties-its-characteristics
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Sunday, 25 October 2015
6 Top Health & Nutritional Benefits Of Red Banana For Babies, Fertility & Pregnancy
We call red banana sevazhai pazham in Tamil and it is so very highly regarded here in India for it's nutrient value. Red banana is cultivated all over the world now. Though we have only the regular yellow banana trees here in our farm, my parents always grow red banana trees. My father regularly sends red bananas insisting that we have it regularly. One single red banana is enough to fill our stomach as it is usually quite large. Since I have heard the benefits of the red banana from young, whenever there is red banana at home, I make it a point to have it. Even when guests say no to red banana when offered, usually it will be followed by an advice like "It is sevazhlai pazham! eat, it is so good for you". Red bananas have dark red skin, is larger and tastes sweeter than regular yellow banana. Red Banana Nutrition: Like all bananas red banana is also rich in potassium but it also rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and beta-carotene. Red banana also contains Vitamin B and Vitamin D and is also very rich in fiber. Red Banana Calories: A medium sized red banana has only 100 calories which makes it a perfect weight loss food. If you love bananas, I would suggest trying red banana too, chances are you might switch over to red banana. You can use red banana in any recipe that calls for regular banana. Traditionally people with low immunity (which is usually the case after a bout of illness) are advised to have red bananas for a period of 40 to 48 days daily. Eating red bananas regularly is said to increase the immunity and at the same time prevent tiredness. It is best to encourage children to eat red banana, in fact it is a perfect weening food. Since it is very sweet, they will readily eat it. It is also said to prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Once the red bananas ripen, they turn mushy very fast so consume it as soon as they ripen.....
1. Red Banana For Babies:
Like I mentioned before, red banana is a perfect weening food for babies. Just mash it up without any sweeteners and feed them, many children eat red bananas readily. If your child is suffering from constipation, giving them red bananas regularly will give good relief. Red bananas are also greatly recommended for children who are malnourished because of it's high nutritional content.
2. Red Banana For Pregnancy:
Pregnant women can safely consume red banana. It prevents constipation and also it is good for heart burn that many pregnant women experience during the last trimester. I suffered from heart burn during the last trimester of my pregnancy, If I ate any spicy foods, it caused heart burn so I relied on soothing foods like banana. The trick is to pick really ripe red banana. Eating ripe red banana will reduce the acidity in the stomach which will greatly help prevent the burning sensation...
3. Red Banana For Weight Loss:
Since red bananas are rich in fiber, it keeps one fuller for longer. Eating 1 medium red banana has only around 100 calories but most will feel fuller with just 1 red banana. My only problem with red banana is finishing up the banana. Especially if I eat it as an in-between snack, I will rarely be able to finish it as I feel fuller by the time I finish half of it. I will also not feel hunger for a long time after eating it, all the qualities needed for a good weight loss food :). And I have to add, ripe red bananas are very very soothing on the stomach too.
4. Red Banana For Fertility:
Another important use of red banana is it boosts fertility both in men and women. Eating red banana for fertility is a very common advise given in our place. Red banana also is said to increase the sperm count in men. I tried searching for any study supporting this belief but I couldn't find any. The B vitamins and bromelain enzyme in bananas are said to be the reason for increasing the sperm count. Since it also improves the overall health, having a red banana daily is a good idea...
5. Red Banana For Skin:
Bananas are great for skin both when applied externally or taken internally. Whenever a banana turns overripe, I usually mash it up and apply as a face pack. To make a simple, quick and effective face mask, first powder required amount of oats in a dry mixer to get a smooth powder. Mix the mashed up red banana paste and few drops of honey to the ground oatmeal to form a thick paste. Apply it as a face pack and wash it off once dry. This is a very hydrating face mask that will keep the skin supple and soft during winter months.
6. Red Banana For Hair:
Last time my red bananas turned overripe, I mashed up a banana with oatmeal and applied on my face and because the red banana was huge still half of it was remaining. I thought why not apply on the hair as a hair pack? I mashed it up with little bit of unrefined sesame oil and few drops of lemon juice and applied on my hair and scalp. I have dry hair so this hair pack suited me really well, I have done the treatment more than 4 times from then on and it is a safe hair pack that can be used by everyone. If you have very oily scalp, you can skip the sesame oil in the pack...
Like I mentioned before, red banana is a perfect weening food for babies. Just mash it up without any sweeteners and feed them, many children eat red bananas readily. If your child is suffering from constipation, giving them red bananas regularly will give good relief. Red bananas are also greatly recommended for children who are malnourished because of it's high nutritional content.
2. Red Banana For Pregnancy:
Pregnant women can safely consume red banana. It prevents constipation and also it is good for heart burn that many pregnant women experience during the last trimester. I suffered from heart burn during the last trimester of my pregnancy, If I ate any spicy foods, it caused heart burn so I relied on soothing foods like banana. The trick is to pick really ripe red banana. Eating ripe red banana will reduce the acidity in the stomach which will greatly help prevent the burning sensation...
3. Red Banana For Weight Loss:
Since red bananas are rich in fiber, it keeps one fuller for longer. Eating 1 medium red banana has only around 100 calories but most will feel fuller with just 1 red banana. My only problem with red banana is finishing up the banana. Especially if I eat it as an in-between snack, I will rarely be able to finish it as I feel fuller by the time I finish half of it. I will also not feel hunger for a long time after eating it, all the qualities needed for a good weight loss food :). And I have to add, ripe red bananas are very very soothing on the stomach too.
4. Red Banana For Fertility:
Another important use of red banana is it boosts fertility both in men and women. Eating red banana for fertility is a very common advise given in our place. Red banana also is said to increase the sperm count in men. I tried searching for any study supporting this belief but I couldn't find any. The B vitamins and bromelain enzyme in bananas are said to be the reason for increasing the sperm count. Since it also improves the overall health, having a red banana daily is a good idea...
5. Red Banana For Skin:
Bananas are great for skin both when applied externally or taken internally. Whenever a banana turns overripe, I usually mash it up and apply as a face pack. To make a simple, quick and effective face mask, first powder required amount of oats in a dry mixer to get a smooth powder. Mix the mashed up red banana paste and few drops of honey to the ground oatmeal to form a thick paste. Apply it as a face pack and wash it off once dry. This is a very hydrating face mask that will keep the skin supple and soft during winter months.
6. Red Banana For Hair:
Last time my red bananas turned overripe, I mashed up a banana with oatmeal and applied on my face and because the red banana was huge still half of it was remaining. I thought why not apply on the hair as a hair pack? I mashed it up with little bit of unrefined sesame oil and few drops of lemon juice and applied on my hair and scalp. I have dry hair so this hair pack suited me really well, I have done the treatment more than 4 times from then on and it is a safe hair pack that can be used by everyone. If you have very oily scalp, you can skip the sesame oil in the pack...
I’d had a tough time searching ‘why bananas are best on their own’ after a freind, studying ayruvedic health, had made the suggestion.
This search led me to learn how melons are best on an emty stomach because they need little (if any) diggestion.
Should dates also be left out of recipes for the same reason as bananas??
Dear Marcus: melons are actually probably best on an empty stomach because they need a lot of digestive fire to be processed as well. Melons are high in sugar and water, and both ingredients can put out your digestive agni, specially if you are eating them with anything else. Not to mention that there may be mutually contradictory properties between the melon and the other food items you may be consuming. In addition, melons can be clogging, so they slow down circulation and distribution of nutrients too. That’s why it is best to have them when agni is high, and alone.
As for dates, again, they are very high in sugar, and sugar is Soma and needs a great digestive fire to be broken down without creating ama or toxic residue. If you don’t have high digestive fire or the ability to metabolize sugar then it is best to steer clear of dates. However, dates are not channel-clogging like large bananas, or melon, but their sugar-content should be the thing to consider when you want to consume them. So you can actually eat them with other food items, unlike large bananas and melons.