KNOW BANANAS

Everyone know Banana like a member of the family, and is one of the commonly available and used fruit worldwide. But how many knows some of the facts which are really interesting. And surely after reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, as it gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. But energy isn't the only advantage of having banana to help us keep fit, but also help in overcoming or preventing a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Here are some facts you may not know about your friend, BANANA

1. Good source of Energy: Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, as it gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Recent study has proven that even two bananas provide enough of energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. And do you know that the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

2. Relieves Depression: Since bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid from which the body produces serotonin which is known for the effect of making you relax, improving your mood and generally making you feel happier. According to a recent survey undertaken by MINDS foundation amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after having banana in the diet.

3. Prevents Anemia: High in iron (0.3 mg), a single banana can provide one-third of daily requirement, which stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and hence helps in prevention or management of anemia.

4. Good for Hypertension Patients: As this unique tropical fruit is high in potassium and yet low in salt makes banana a perfect food for persons with high blood pressure. And even more, daily consumption of banana can cut down the risk for stroke by half.

5. Boosts your Brain: Researches has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist in boosting the brain and increasing alertness. Give your child a banana and surely see the result by yourself.

6. Relieves Constipation: Being high in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help for normal bowel action, helping to overcome constipation without the help of artificial laxatives.

7. Bid Bye to Hangovers: Get rid of the hangover with a great banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. When the banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, you can builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

8. Prevents Heartburn: If you are experiencing heartburns, have a banana which is having a natural antacid effect providing you a soothing relief.

9. Manage Morning Sickness: Having bananas as snack between meals helps to keep blood sugar even, which is one of causes of morning sickness.

10. No More Ulcers: The banana is good to prevent or relieve intestinal disorders due to its soft texture and smoothness. Its antacid property also neutralizes acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

11. Cooling Food: Many cultures calls bananas a 'cooling' fruit, which can lower both the physical and emotional temperature.

12. Gets Rid of Itching from Mosquito Bites: It is a fact that those having banana are more prone to mosquito bites. The same banana is giving you a solution to this problem too. 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.

13. Give a shine to your teeth: Rub the inside portion of banana peel rich in minerals and its removes the yellowish discolouration and gives shining to the teeth.

14. Get out of Nicotine with a Banana: Sounds interesting??? Vitamin B6 & B12 and Potassium and Magnesium in banana can aid you in stopping smoking and nicotine withdrawal

DO YOU KNOW???

When you compare it to an apple, it has FIVE TIMES Magnesium (27.0 mg^# v/s 5.0 mg^*), FOUR TIMES the protein (1.2 g^# v/s 0.3 g^*), THRICE the iron (0.3 mg^# v/s 0.1 mg^*), THRICE the Potassium (358 mg^# v/s 107 mg^*), TWICE the carbohydrate (23 g^# vs. 14 g^*), and twice the other vitamins and minerals (^#in 100g Banana, ^*in 100g apple). Above all, it is one of the best value economic food available around. So why don’t we re-phrase the saying to

”A BANANA A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY!!!”

And don’t forget how good they taste too! I Think banana diet must be the reason for monkeys to be so happy all the time!!!