Banana is considered the best fruit for weight gain. It is easily available in the markets. Usually we know one variety of banana, but it has many varieties.

People who are underweight are advised to eat bananas. Eating bananas increases weight rapidly. Banana is a fruit that can be eaten by making shakes, cakes, and other things. Banana is considered a very good source for gaining weight. Which is also economical. It is rich in calories, carbohydrates, and many other nutrients, which can help in gaining weight in a healthy way.

 

According to WebMD, a normal-sized banana contains about 110 calories. Along with this, fiber, protein, potassium, and many other nutrients are found in it. If you want to increase your calorie consumption, then definitely eat one banana a day. Bananas are mainly made up of carbohydrates, especially natural sugar, glucose. They provide energy to the body, which is necessary to gain weight.

 

 

How is a banana helpful in gaining weight?

Calorie Density: A good-sized banana has about 105 calories. If you want to increase your daily calorie intake, bananas are a good and nutritious way to do so.

Rich in carbohydrates: Bananas are a good source of carbohydrates, especially natural sugars like fructose, glucose, and table sugar. These provide energy to the body, which is essential for gaining weight.

Nutrients: Bananas are also rich in essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, and manganese, which are essential for overall body health.

Helpful in digestion: The fiber present in bananas helps in digestion and keeps the stomach healthy, due to which the body is able to absorb nutrients better.

Energy Booster: If you are exercising to gain weight, then a banana gives plenty of energy as a pre-workout or post-workout snack.

How many varieties of bananas are there?

There are many varieties of bananas found in India, and each variety has its own specialty. Some of the popular varieties of bananas are Robusta, Dwarf Cavendish, Grand Nane, Rasthali, Vayal Vaazhai, Poovan, Nendran, Red Banana, Karpuravalli, Company 1, Matti, Sannachenkadali, Udayam and Neypoovan.

Robusta

This is a popular variety of banana, especially in South India. Its fruits are large, green in colour, and turn bright yellow when ripe. They are sweet and aromatic in taste. Good for eating and making shakes.

Dwarf Cavendish

This is the most widely grown and sold variety in India and around the world. It is also known as “Basrai” or “Jhaji”. Its plants are small, which makes it less prone to falling in strong winds. The fruits are large and sweet, and do not spoil for a long time. It is good for both eating and chips.

Red Banana

Red banana is known for its red-orange skin and medicinal properties. It is creamy pink or orange inside, rich in beta-carotene. It is sweet and aromatic in taste. It can be eaten ripe.

Benefits of eating red bananas (Credit: Sanja Baljkas/Moment/Getty Images)

yellow cardamom, cardamom banana, chiniya banana

These are small in size and are known for their intense sweetness and aroma. These are small finger-sized fruits which taste very sweet. After ripening, they are very much liked for eating directly.

churn

Manthan is also known as “Mysore Banana” in Karnataka. They are rich in starch and have a firm texture. They are less sweet than all bananas. They are considered better for making chips, bhaji and dosa.

Chinese Champa

It is very popular in South India and is consumed a lot there. It is small and round in size. Its taste is sweet and slightly sour. Apart from eating it, it is also used in making some sweets. Apart from this, there are varieties like Alpana, Manbhog, Battisa, White Velchi, Karpuravalli, Plantain, Poovan in India.