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2. Bananas
are a natural antacid and thus can be used to help eliminate
heartburn naturally. They are also helpful in the treatment
of kidney and stomach discomforts.
3. Bananas
are not beneficial if unripened and may even cause
indigestion. When selecting a banana to eat look for the
brown specks that indicate ripeness. Bananas should be
stored over the counter at room temperature until they reach
the ripeness you want, then you can store them in the
refrigerator. In the refrigerator, the peel of the fruit
will darken but the banana inside will remain firm and
delicious. To ripen a banana faster, put it in a brown paper
bag with an apple or tomato overnight.
4. Bananas
may reduce the risk of heart disease as the potassium found
in them helps regulate blood pressure. This unique tropical
fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making
it the perfect food for helping to lower blood pressure and
reduce stroke naturally.
5. Bananas
are rich in vitamin B6 as well as fiber, vitamin C,
magnesium and potassium. Lack of B6 in a diet causes
weakness, irritability and insomnia.
6. Recent
research has shown that the serotonin in bananas may
naturally help overcome depression as they make you relax,
improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
7. The
convenience and nutritional value of bananas make them a
good post-exercise snack. Bananas help replace lost
nutrients as well as supplies you the energy you need after
a workout. The potassium in bananas is also essential for
helping muscles contract properly during exercise and
reduces cramping up. Also, the three natural sugars
- sucrose, fructose and glucose – contained in a banana,
combined with its fiber content make them the perfect
alternative for that energy boost you need after you
exercise.
8. Since bananas are so easy to digest, have no fat and very
few babies are allergic to them, they are the perfect food
to start infants on solids. Bananas are also a great
children's snack because of their taste and the energy and
nutrition they provide.
9. Bananas
can help cure or prevent hangovers, as the main causes of
hangovers are dehydration and depletion of potassium. Also,
the magnesium in the banana helps relax the blood vessels
that cause a hangover headache.
10. Snacking on bananas between meals helps regulate the
blood sugar levels and thus helps avoid morning sickness.
11. A
little know fact about bananas is their iron content. Thus,
bananas can help stimulate the production of hemoglobin in
the blood and so helps in cases of iron deficiency anemia.
Banana Recipes:
- Because
of their great, sweet taste, bananas can also serve as a
substitute for sweets and satisfy sugar cravings. In fact,
many wonderful healthy desserts can be made by blending
bananas with other fruits and with cream cheese. A blend of
pineapple and banana is particularly delicious as well as
nutritious.
- A quick
and healthy way of curing a hangover is with a banana
milkshake, sweetened with a little honey. The banana will
help calm the stomach while the honey helps build up
depleted blood sugar levels and the milk soothes and
re-hydrates your system.
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