Everything you need to know about green banana biomass

Have you ever heard of green banana biomass? Know that it offers different health benefits and can be very useful, even in weight loss diets!

Vânia Beletate, nutritionist, specialist in Clinical Nutrition from Universidade São Camilo and Master in Health Sciences from the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp), explains that green banana biomass is a cream made with the fruit. It can be found ready for sale at health food stores, or even be prepared at home.

That way, there’s no excuse not to include green banana biomass in your diet, and there’s no shortage of reasons to do so! Below, take all your doubts about this powerful food and learn how it can be part of your menu.

Benefits of green banana biomass

According to nutritionist Vânia, the consumption of green bananas helps in proper intestinal transit, in addition to preventing the development of diseases such as bowel cancer. “This is due to the high content of resistant starch present in the fruit pulp. Resistant starch is not digested and absorbed in the small intestine, and can be fermented in the large intestine, producing substances that serve as a source of energy for the production of beneficial bacteria in our intestines. It also maintains the integrity of the intestinal mucosa, which is responsible for the proper absorption of nutrients and the barrier to entry of harmful substances,” she says.

Vânia Beletate explains that the green banana can also play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. “This is because, according to some scientific studies, the consumption of resistant starch acts to reduce cholesterol, by reducing its production by the liver, and by increasing its elimination by bile acids”, he highlights.

But does not stop there! Another benefit of the fiber content of green bananas is to promote greater satiety, thus helping to control obesity. “In addition, green banana biomass helps prevent and control diabetes, as it is considered a low glycemic index food. That is, its digestion and absorption are slower, and so the amount of glucose released into the blood occurs gradually, keeping blood glucose levels under control”, he explains.

How can green banana biomass be useful in a weight loss diet?

As already highlighted by the nutritionist, the fibers present in green bananas promote greater satiety – which can be considered very important in a weight loss diet.

“The green banana biomass is an ally in the weight loss process because, through the fiber it contains, it promotes satiety, making the person consume less food and also inhibits the absorption of fat and sugar from food”, reinforces Vânia Beletate.

Who can consume green banana biomass?

Vânia explains that there are no restrictions on consumption, as long as the biomass is used in correct proportions. “It is even recommended for those who have certain dietary restrictions, such as gluten, lactose intolerance and food allergies,” she says.

How to consume green banana biomass?

According to nutritionist Vânia, to promote satiety, a tip is to consume green banana biomass in juices between meals, for example. “The suggested consumption is around two tablespoons of biomass per day”, she says.

The professional adds that biomass can be added to any preparation, as it does not change flavor, color and odor, in addition to enriching the prepared food. “It can replace ingredients like condensed milk, sour cream and mayonnaise, because it works as a thickener. It can also replace potatoes in soups, for example,” she says.

In gluten-free recipes, highlights the nutritionist, the main function of biomass is to make the preparations softer.

Where to find green banana biomass?

Green banana biomass can be found ready for sale in health food stores, or even be prepared at home. “Both options are good, depending on the person”, points out Vânia.

To prepare it at home, the nutritionist gives the recipe:

1. Select 10 very green dwarf bananas and cut them at the tip without letting the pulp appear. Wash them with peel, with soap and water and rinse well.
2. In a pressure cooker, boil enough water to cover the bananas. Place unpeeled bananas in boiling water (to create thermal shock).
3. Cover the pot and, from the beginning of the pressure, count 8 minutes. Turn off and let the bananas cook for up to 20 minutes of cooking.
4. At the end of cooking, keep the bananas in the hot water of the pan.
5. Gradually, remove the rind from the pulp, which must be passed immediately in the blender.
6. So that it doesn’t crumble, the pulp must be very hot.
7. Add enough mineral water to make a cream.
8. Store the mixture in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Vânia adds that the biomass can be placed in ice cube trays and taken to the freezer. In this way, it can be kept for up to four months.

Testimony of those who have consumed green banana biomass

Shirley dos Santos, 40, a housewife, says that her nutritionist recommended the consumption of green banana biomass. “I bought the ready-made biomass and put it in my juices – passion fruit, acerola, for example. I noticed that my intestines worked better and, also, I lost weight during this period… But I believe that this happened because I associated green banana biomass with a correct diet, of course, because consuming it without ‘closing your mouth’ I don’t think it would help much”, it says.

After hearing about the benefits of green bananas, Marianna Ferraz, 27, a teacher, decided to include it in her diet. “I started to feel a lot better. My bowels started to work better, I felt lighter overall. Results take a while to start showing, between 4 to 8 weeks in my case, but it’s worth a try,” she says.

Now you have important information about green banana biomass and you can include it in your diet to enjoy all its benefits. Choose between buying it ready-made or making it at home and use your creativity when using it in your recipes!

Remember that, to achieve good results, the use of green banana biomass must be associated with a balanced diet, preferably recommended by a nutritionist.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.