Delicious Bananas are Healthy for You

Posted by Anne Trueman on Tue, Mar 11, 2014  
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Loaded with energy, banana is not merely a delicious creamy fruit but also a source of vital nutrients and vitamins. Valuable minerals such as potassium, zinc and iron are found in high amount in bananas. The seedless yummy fruit is a rich source for vitamin B, A and C.

 

Here is a glimpse of some of the amazing benefits of banana:

 

Keeps blood pressure under control:

The potassium found in banana is responsible for regulating blood pressure. So, all the hypertensive people out there start eating a lot of bananas and check the soaring blood pressure level.  

 

Enhances brain power:

Being a good source of vitamin B. bananas are helpful in improving your brain power. It perks up the functioning of nerves and enhances the learning abilities.

 

Reduces the risk of stroke:

Daily intake of banana helps in mitigating the risk of stroke. Since it is packed with dietary fibers and antioxidants, regular eating of banana cuts down the threat of cancer.

 

Maintains bones:

Banana helps in better bone formation as the probiotic bacteria found in it facilitates calcium absorption in the body.

 

Enhances digestion:

Bananas have probiotics that produce enzymes associated with absorption of nutrients. This protects the enemy bacteria from causing the adverse effects on the body. Being astringent in nature, bananas are useful in treating diarrhea.

 

Relieves constipation:

Since ages, banana is a popular remedy for constipation. The pectin found in it helps in alleviating constipation and improves the functioning of bowel. 

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