1. Rich In Potassium: Say ‘bananas’ and the first thing, rather the one and only thing that comes to anyone’s mind is potassium. Beneath the thick skin of yellow this fruit dons, there are mammoth reservoirs of potassium. Potassium plays a major role in regulating your blood pressure, which is one factor that keeps your heart beating. As we age, happens which tends to make our bones weaker. Bananas reduce calcium excretion thereby keeping our bones strong and preventing osteoporosis. 2. Fibre Rich: Fibre is vital in keeping your digestive tract in proper shape and enables proper bowel movements. 3. Helps Treat Ulcer: If there is anything available inside nature’s womb that has the capabilities to cure ulcer, then it is a banana. Certain compounds in bananas create thick barriers in the stomach that can protect the stomach lining from excess secretion of hydrochloric acid. 4. Saviour For Skin And Hair Problems: Serious skin problems like acne and psoriasis can be well treated with the help of banana skins. The banana peels can also be used in the preparation of hair masque which brings back the lost shine and sheen to your hair. 5. A Natural Energy Booster: Keep aside all those artificial energy drinks or energy bars. We have bananas here! The presence of certain natural compounds gives bananas the ability to boost the body with natural energy. 6. The Stress Buster: A particular chemical present in bananas (tryptophan) gets converted into the feel good hormone (serotonin) when released into the bloodstream. Serotonin levels determine our moods and overall happiness. 7. Helps Quit Smoking: In case you are a smoker who is planning to quit but is unable to, then you have this humble fruit to your rescue. It is known that smokers have a high level of nicotine. The potassium and magnesium in bananas, along with vitamins B6 and B12 play their part in reducing nicotine concentration in your body. 8. Helps Prevent Cancer: Cancer is not inevitable. Definitely not when you are a regular banana eater. Consumption of bananas in the first two years of life can reduce the risk of developing child leukaemia. Also, bananas fight against the formation of free radicals which are known to cause cancer. 9. Cures Hangover: In case you have gone a bit too far with that bottle of booze the previous night, fret not. Have a sound sleep; because a couple of bananas in a blender with ice and coconut milk can make a really good recovery drink. 10. Helps Treat Anaemia: Bananas contain high levels of iron which help regulate the haemoglobin levels in the body. This in turn helps treat anaemia.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 12:17:12 +0000
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