Banana is the one of the healthiest food with many nutrients. Eating 2 banana in a day for a month has many benefits to your body.
Banana is the one of the most eatable fruits and number 1 consumable food in the United state more than oranges and apples combined.
Despite their delicious taste, bananas are rich in numerous nutrient, natural sugars, vitamins, and fibers. At the beginning, bananas are greenish in color and have no spots, but as they get riper, brown spots appear and cover the whole fruit, which actually indicate that they are at the peak of their development, as they are the richest in TNF then . TNF is a potent cancer-fighting substance which fights abnormal body cells. It helps the communication between the cells of the immune response system and guides the movement of cells towards the infected or inflamed areas in the body . Studies have shown that TNF in bananas prevent the growth and spread of tumor cells, by inducing apoptosis (cell death).
Laboratory investigations suggested that, lectins one of the protein in bananas, may help prevent leukemia cells from growing.
In 2004, research conducted confirmed that children who consumed bananas, fruit juice or both seem to have lower risk of developing leukemia.
The pectins and resistant starch in them improve your digestive system.
Bananas contain powerful antioxidants including dopamine and catechins which reduce the risk of degenerative diseases and heart disease. It also boost the immune system and the white blood cells count . Therefore , if you have bananas that contain brown spots, do not dispose the away, as they are extremely healthy. Bananas contain
• vitamin B6 34% of the reference daily intake
• magnesium 8% of the reference daily intake
• potassium 8% of the reference daily intake
• protein 1.3% grams
• fibres 3.1% grams
• fat 0.4% grams
BENEFITS OF BANANAS
The following are the benefits of bananas:
• BODY TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Bananas regulate the body temperature and can be helpful in the case of fever and in hot summer days .
• ALLEVIATE PMS SYMPTOMS/NERVES:
The consumption of bananas regulates the blood sugar levels due to the aboundance of vitamin B, and thus soothes the nervous system calming the mind and relaxing the body. these fruits improve your mood and help you reduce stress.
• FIGHT DEPRESSION: These healthy fruits have a beneficial component called tryptophan,which effectively treats depression and provide further occurrence.
As soon as it enters the body , it is turned into serotonin known as happiness hormone, which is a popular brain neurotransmitter. This will enhance mood and provide relaxation and happiness.
• SOURCE OF ENERGY: Bananas consist of glucose, sucrose and fructose, they give you fats and cholesterol-free source of energy .The consumption one or two bananas as a breakfast is good for body expecially children and athletes.
The high content of potassium level will help you to prevent muscle cramps, and the vitamins, minerals and low- glycemic can be of help to boost your stamina.
• TREATING CONSTIPATION: bananas are rich in fiber, thus simulate regular bowel movements and relieve constipation . • REGULATING BLOOD PRESSURE:-Bananas reduce high blood pressure, and reduce the sodium level, and thus prevent strokes and heart attacks. Due to the high potassium content, bananas promote heart health. • FIGHTING ULCERS: you can freely eat bananas in the case of stomach Ulcers, as their soft texture will coat the stomach lining and prevent irritations and corrosive acids. • REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE AND STROKE:They are the natural anti-acid gift, which will relieve heartburn and acid reflux. The symptoms and discomfort will disappear as soon as you eat the banana. Potassium in bananas maintain the body fluids and electrolyte balance in the cell and blood pressure control, this reducing the risk of stroke.
• IT IS EFFECTIVE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: bananas contain vitamins B6 which produced red blood cells and amino acid, thus aids baby's development.
• IT CAN STOP SKIN INFECTIONS: bananas peel is one of the natural ways to treat skin infection. Get the peel and rub it in the infected areas and watch the reaction.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF ANAEMIA: symptoms of anaemia are tiredness, paleness and short of breath which is caused by the shortage of red blood cells and low level of haemoglobin in the blood. Therefore, Bananas contain a lot of iron that can prevent if you eat it daily and also good to fight patients with anaemia.
