Interesting Health Facts On Red Banana

Red bananas are popularly called  as ” Red Dacca ” Scientifically referred as Musa acuminata . Red Banana Fruit is known as a ” rich mans fruit ” as it is marketed at a higher price compared to other varieties of banana

Origin of Red bananas
The red banana or the Dhaka Banana is a triploid cultivar. Red banana belongs to a subgroup of bananas called ‘Dwarf Red’ which is one of the many red-skinned banana cultivars and is found in both Cavendish groups.

Other Name of Red bananas – Cuban Red, Jamaican Red, Colorado, Indio, Macabeo, Red Spanish, Lal Kela

Native of Red bananas
Red Banana is Originated in India and Southeast Asia and is now grown in Australia, New Zealand, and many places in the Pacific Islands.
Kamalapur Red Banana is a special variety of Red banana which is exclusively grown in the valley of Kamalapur village and its surrounding areas in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, India

Appearance of Red bananas
As its name suggest Red banana has red in color with skin turns sunset colors through the ripening process from yellow-green to orange and then to red.Inner pulp of red banana is Soft creamy  when it gets fully ripen.

Nutritional Contents(DV-Daily Value, RDI-Reference of Daily Intake)

• Water: 74.91 grams
• Calories: 89 kcal
• Protein: 1.09 grams
• Fat: 0.33 grams
• Carbohydrate: 22.84 grams
• Fiber: 2.6 grams
• Sugars: 12.23 grams
• Calcium: 5 mg (0.05 % of the DV)
• Magnesium: 27 mg (7% of the DV)
• Phosphorus: 22 mg (3% of the DV)
• Potassium: 358 mg (10% of the DV)
• Vitamin C: 8.7 mg (10% of the DV)
• Vitamin B6: 28% of the RDI

Interesting Health Facts On Red Banana

Enhances Vision: Red Bananas provide good source of vitamin A that prevents night blindness. Vitamin A and zeaxanthin and lutein, beta-carotenoids compounds protect our eyes from age-related macular degeneration.

Lower Blood Pressure: Red Bananas rich in Potassium and magnesium improve blood circulation in the body and reduce blood pressure.

Promote Brain Health: Dopamine is a vital neurotransmitter that helps promote a good mood and emotional stability.The concentration of dopamine in red bananas is 54 mcg/g, compared to yellow bananas (42 mcg/g) and plantain (5.5 mcg/g).  Red bananas prevent the risk of neuro degenerative disease and improve boost your memory function

Control Heart Diseases: Red banana contain good fiber and potassium content that reduces the risks of heart diseases. Red banana provide anthocyanins antioxidant which reduced the risk of coronary heart disease by 9%.

Improves Metabolism: 100 grams of Red banana pulp provides 0.4 mg of vitamin B6 and 0.3 mg of iron. Red bananas rich in iron and Vitamin B6 that is good for red blood cell metabolism and making hemoglobin.

Aids Digestive System: Probiotic fibers like insulin present in red bananas increase the health of digestive gut. Fiber reduces gut inflammation and cures constipation. Regular consumption of red bananas lowers the risk of digestive problems

Protects Skin Health: Vitamin C increases the production of collagen and carotenoids present in red bananas slow down aging,anti-inflammatory compounds that help avoid skin inflammation.Red bananas has high-water content that hydrates the skin.

Boosts Immunity:  Vitamin C and B6, beta-carotene in red bananas are good sources of supporting the immune system and may reduce your body’s production of white blood cells.

Cures Diabetics: Red bananas contain a lower glycemic index that can help reduce the sudden spike in blood glucose levels.

Good Antioxidant: carotenoids, flavonoid, and anthocyanins present in Red Banana – Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which cause cellular damage and protect from metabolic disorders like diabetes.

Prevent Kidney Problem: Potassium in Red banana which is important for bone strength, prevent kidney stone formation and help in the retention of calcium in the body.

Helps Weight Loss: One red banana carries 90 calories with good carbohydrates, and fiber that make us feel full stomach even with single banana.

Purifies Blood: Red banana transformation of tryptophan to serotonin.Red banana contains Vitamin B-6 which improves the quality of blood and hemoglobin count to reduce situation from suffering from anemia.

Increase Energy: carbohydrates (22.84 g), Fructose, sucrose, and glucose are the three types of natural sugars found in a red banana that provide low glycemic index. Red banana is a good source of instant energy that is released steadily into the bloodstream.

Elevates the Mood:  Vitamin B-6 in Red Banana transform tryptophan into serotonin.Red Banana contain “feel-good” hormone that helps with problems like depression and emotional disorder health as well.