Here
are some interesting facts about that popular tropical fruit, the banana.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and
glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and
substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide
enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the
number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only
way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a
substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our
daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND
amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a
banana.
This is because 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.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production
of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high
in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure.
Constipation: Because it is high in fiber, including bananas
in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the
problem without resorting to laxatives.
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. It is the only
raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also
neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the
stomach.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to
give up smoking The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium
found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize
the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water
balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our
potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium
banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of
Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by
strokes by as much as 40%!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. Maybe
its time to change that well known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps
the doctor away!"
Remember: Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
Here
are some interesting facts about that popular tropical fruit, the banana. 
