Hidden Facts About Bananas

Bananas are extremely healthy and delicious They contain several essential nutrients and provide benefits for digestion, heart health and weight loss.

Cholesterol-lowering effect
 Banana has the potential to lower cholesterol. It was suggested that the dietary fibre component in banana pulp
was responsible for its cholesterol-lowering
effect.

Kidney health
Bananas promote an overall improvement of the functional efficiency of kidneys. Benefits to the kidneys are again due to the high potassium content of bananas.

Hang-over
Bananas are rich in the important electrolytes, magnesium and potassium, which are severely depleted during heavy drinking.

Energy booster
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. Potassium is also essential for helping muscles to contract properly during exercise and reduces cramping up. A banana gives an instant, sustained
and substantial boost of energy.

Immunity booster
Bananas contain 25 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin B6, necessary for producing antibodies and red blood cells as
well as aiding in the metabolism of fat. In
addition, vitamin B6 serves as an immunity
booster. So, this fruit strengthens your armor against infectious diseases. With each average sized banana, you ingest about 15 percent of the RDA for vitamin C, one of the strongest antioxidants.

Depression:
Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of
protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS:
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The
vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose
levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia:
 High in iron, bananas can stimulate the
production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Brain Power:
 Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Mosquito bites:
Just rub the affected area with the inside of a banana skin, it soothes and relieves you itching

HAIR CARE
Banana is rich in: Potassium, Natural oils,
Carbohydrates and Vitamins.
These help in softening the hair and
protects the hair's natural elasticity
preventing split ends and breakage.
Bananas when used for hair has a number
of benefits such as it creates
manageability, shine, growth and controls
dandruff.

Heartburn:
 Bananas have a natural antacid
effect in the body, so if you suffer from
heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Nerves:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help
calm the nervous system.

Ulcers:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Cancer:
Laboratory investigations have suggested that lectin, a protein that occurs in bananas, may help prevent leukemia cells from growing.

Cardiovascular Protection
Banana is a good source of potassium. Potassium maintains normal blood pressure and heart function.