In English there is a proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But not only the apple is the miracle fruit for health, but also the banana.
Compared to apples, bananas contain four times more protein, two times more carbohydrates, three times more phosphorus, five times more vitamin A and iron. Here are the benefits brought to the body by the banana.
1. The energy source
Bananas contain three natural sugars: sucrose, fructose and glucose, all combined with fiber. Thanks to them, a banana fills us with energy immediately and for a long time. Research has shown that just two bananas give us enough energy to work hard physically without a break for 90 minutes. It’s no wonder bananas are the favorite fruit of performance athletes.
2. Nervousness
Bananas are high in vitamin B which helps calm the nervous system.
3. PMS symptoms
The vitamin B6 in bananas brings your blood glucose back to a normal level, something that will surely help you get through that uncomfortable time of the month easier.
4. Heart attack
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, if you include bananas in your daily diet, you reduce your risk of heart attack by 40%.
5. Anemia
Rich in iron, bananas help stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood, thus helping to eliminate anemia.
6. Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to relax you, improve your mood and make you feel happier.
7. High voltage
Bananas are high in potassium, but low in salt, the perfect combination for lowering blood pressure.
8. The hangover
One of the fastest ways to get rid of a hangover is a banana milkshake sweetened with honey. Bananas calm the stomach and, with the help of honey, bring the sugar level in the body back to normal, while the milk rehydrates the body.
9. Mosquito bites
To get rid of the unbearable itching after being bitten by a mosquito, massage the area with the inside of the banana peel. It will reduce inflammation and itching.
10. Brain stimulant
High levels of potassium help you learn much easier, remember the things you read better, and concentrate better.
11. Constipation
Bananas are rich in fiber, so one banana a day will help regulate intestinal transit
12. Ulcer
It is the only fruit that can be eaten by those suffering from gastritis or ulcers. Bananas are used in diets for intestinal diseases due to their smooth and soothing texture. It also neutralizes excess acidity in the stomach and reduces stomach irritation.
13. Temperature control
In some cultures bananas are believed to calm both the mind and body temperature. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their babies are born with a normal body temperature.
14. Against smoking
Bananas also help those who are trying to quit smoking. The vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, together with potassium and magnesium, help the body get rid of nicotine and stop feeling the need for it.
15. Stress
Potassium helps normalize the heartbeat, send oxygen to the brain and regulate water balance in the body. When we are stressed, metabolic burns increase, thus reducing the level of potassium in the body. A banana will solve the problem.
And if you’re the type who lives by the principle that nothing is thrown away, everything is recycled, then you discover that before you throw away the banana peels, you can polish your shoes. Rub your shoes with the inside of the shell and then dry them with a soft cloth and you will see how they will shine.
