Fruity Tuesday............Banana

Banana health benefits are comparable to any other type of fruit. In fact, banana have several positive benefits that many other fruits do not have. These yellow skinned fruits are ideal for health because they have a sweet taste that all most every one of us enjoy. Knowing the banana health benefits and other positive things that banana can be used will likely give us a new appreciation for this popular fruit.

A Banana a Day...
Instead of eating an apple each day for optimum health, the adage should state that a banana each day keeps the doctor away. Banana has got more vitamins and nutrients than their round counterparts, apple. It has two times as many carbohydrates, five times as much Vitamin A and Iron and three times as much Phosphorous and natural sugar than apple. All of these makes Banana a ''super food''.

Banana provides Energy
Due to the abundance of vitamins and minerals, banana are a great source of natural energy. Eating two banana will give you enough energy to workout for one and a half hour. It is ideal for eating during midday day when you feel tired  and sluggish. Instead of caffeine, banana provides a longer lasting energy.

The richness in Potassium helps the body's circulatory system deliver oxygen to the brain. It also helps maintain a regular heartbeat and a proper balance of water in the body. Potassium is also helpful for reducing strokes and regulating blood pressure. Potassium suppresses the calcium excretion in the urine and minimizes the risk of kidney stones.

Banana can lift your Spirit
Banana have a chemical called Tryptophan- a mood regulating substance, which contains a level of protein that helps the mind relax so you feel happier. People suffering from depression often report feeling better after eating banana(Bananasaver.com)

Banana, a friend to our monthly visitor
This is to the ladies. Instead of taking pills designed to reduce our menstrual pain, banana can be a great help. Banana have a high level of vitamin B6 that helps to regulate blood glucose level and help your overall mood.
Also, because of their calming properties, pregnant women often eat banana to combat their morning sickness. in addition, they also help to replenish the body and restore healthy blood glucose level, helps also in regulating a pregnant woman's temperature. 

Increase Our Brain Power with Banana
Banana can also help our mind. According to a survey carried on 200 students who were asked to eat on banana three times a day- breakfast, recess and lunch time- along with their normal meal. it was found that, the potassium in the banana boosted their brainpower and made them more alert during their classes while they followed the regimen.
Banana can also help people who are trying to quit smoking. the B vitamins and other mineral that they contain reduce the physical and psychological effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Banana soothes Ulcer
As a way to prevent and treat ulcers, banana helps to reduce the acidity that some food can leave in the stomach. They also reduce the irritation of the digestive system by leaving a protective coating around the inner walls, making it a natural way to promote intestinal health as well.. Since they help to neutralize acidity, they are also a great way to get rid of heartburn. They act as a natural antacid and they quickly soothe the burn.
 
                                                                                                            culled from: J.A Social

Its Fruity Tuesday...... Enjoy your Banana till next Fruity Tuesday when we bring another fruit your way.