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Health Benefits of the Banana:
Anemia:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin
in the
blood
and so helps in cases of
anemia.
Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in
potassium
yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So
much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed
the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's
ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and
stroke.
Bone Health:
Bananas can help improve your body's ability to absorb calcium.
Brain Power:
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped
through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast,
break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research
has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by
making pupils more alert.
Constipation:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore
normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without
resorting to laxatives.
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.
Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a
banana milkshake, sweetened with
honey.
The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the
honey,
builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes
and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the
, so if you
suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar
levels up and avoid morning sickness
Mosquito
bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the
affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find
it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous
system.
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