10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Bananas

Bananas are made up of numerous  health benefits, but it just seems we only know few of them. Can we take a look at  some of the health benefits of banana? These  health  benefits include bowel regulation, reduce stress, reduce the risk of heart diseases, depression, pains during menstruation, anemia, increase in the overall brain power.

For example, Do you watch tennis? If you do, you must have  seen some tennis players eating bananas during break; do you know why they  choose to take bananas when there are lots of other fruits available? Well if you must know, It is because bananas is made up of high amount of carbohydrates that will help the players to get their energy level boosted they require. Below are the health benefits of banana


1. Bananas reduce the risk of heart diseases and blood pressure: Yes,you might be astonished to hear this health benefit of bananas;, bananas decreases the risk of heart diseases and  also lowers blood pressure levels. Bananas are very rich in potassium, which is very vital for the muscle contraction and adequate working condition of the heart and the nervous system. Do you know how much of potassium that you require daily, well it's just 4g and you get this by just eating a banana.


2. Bananas Maintains the bowel system: Are you  a victim of constipation? The best solution to constipation is  just by eating a banana a day. This is one of the most important health benefits of bananas. Bananas are  very rich in fiber which  helps you maintain the bowel functions.



3. Bananas Are Ideal For ulcer patients: Another important health benefit of bananas is their ability to combat intestinal disorders and complications. Eating a raw banana decreases irritation in the stomach and reduces the effect of excess acidity.

4. Bananas Help To reduce depression: Tryptophan acids are contained in bananas and these help in reducing depression and thereby improving your mood. Research shows that bananas are also helpful in reducing stress levels. When you are being stressed up and depressed, just eat bananas

5. Bananas for healthy bones: Do you  know what  require for your bones to be healthy? One requires calcium for  a healthy bone, am I right? Probiotic bacteria help in absorbing calcium and increasing the digestive functions This helpful bacterium is present in bananas. Green bananas are basically helpful in absorbing calcium.

6. Bananas Help To Reduce menstrual pains : Do you experience menstrual pains? Majority of the women take pills to reduce menstrual pains.Instead of taking these pain killers,  eat a banana. Bananas are  very rich in vitamin B6 that helps in maintaining blood glucose levels. This helps in balancing your  overall mood and hence reduces menstrual pains.  


 7. Bananas Help To Combat anemia: Bananas are not only rich in potassium but also rich in iron; therefore, eating a banana increases iron and thereby increase   hemoglobin content. When hemoglobin content is increased, naturally anemic conditions  get decreased. Forgot those pills for anemia and just  take a banana.

8. Bananas Help Smokers Quit: Another surprising health benefit of banana is that it helps people who wish to quit smoking. Smokers  normally have a high level of nicotine; mineral contents in banana like potassium, magnesium and vitamins B6 and B12 help in reducing nicotine. So this benefit is a good way of making smokers quit or reduce their rate of smoking.

9. Bananas increase  the overall brain power: A health survey was conducted very recently among 200 students in a school . They were given bananas along with their normal diet for their breakfast, break and lunch.  The research proved that potassium in bananas helped to increase their mental functions and boost brain power. Remember this health benefit of banana and make you or your child eat a banana everyday to score high in studies. *winks*

10. Bananas Reduce Itching And Swelling: I know you normally  go for creams when you experience  itching and swelling. Instead of  using these creams, use banana peels.  Simply rub the itching or swollen areas with the inside of banana peels and see for yourself how fast you get relieved.

I know after reading this amazing benefits of banana, y'all will start rushing bananas because you now know why you need it so much.

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