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.
Post Menopausal Syndrome: Banana contain vitamin B6. This regulates blood glucose levels and help us in times of stress and helps to suppress cranky moods
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Brain Power - Potassium-packed fruit helps learning because it makes the pipils more alert. students find that they have more and do better on exams when hey eat banana at breakfast and lunch.
Energy - Banana supply proper carbohydrates necessary to replace the muscle glycogen (muscle sugar) used.
Potassium - High in potassium, bananas help the body's circulatory system deliver oxygen to the brain, helping maintain regular heartbeat and proper water balance in the body.
Bowel Health - Bananas are high in soluble fiber which helps stop constipation and helps to restore and maintain regular bowel function.
Increase Happiness - Bananas release a mood regulating substance called tryptophan which is converted to serotonin in the brain and thus elevates mood and makes us happier.
Helps Smokers Quit - Bananas contain vitamins and other minerals that lessen the effect of nicotine withdrawal both physically and psychologically.
TemperatureControl: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!'
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!
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