BANANA AND ITS HEALTH ISSUES
A banana is an edible fruit produced
by several kinds of large herbaceous flowing plant in the genus Musa. The fruit
is variable in size, color and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved,
with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind which may be green, yellow,
red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruits grow in clusters hanging from the
top of the plant.
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.
The
following are the healthy things banana do in our system.
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.
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.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, 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
Ulcers: The banana is used as the
dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and
smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in
over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation
by coating the lining of the stomach.
USEFUL BENEFITS OF BANANA:
- For Safe and pure enough for baby's first solid food.
- Bananas are a terrific, heart-healthy food when included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease.
- Naturally fat- cholesterol- and sodium-free.
- A good source of potassium, dietary fiber, manganese and vitamins B6 & C
