Go Bananas

A for apple and an apple a day keeps the doctor away. B for banana but hey what’s the benefit of it? Who could think that this monkey’s food has benefits equal to any other fruit? Usually we take banana when we have upset stomach but here are few benefits of it you definitely been unaware of before.

So let’s go bananas with these benefits of the worlds healthiest food.

1. Good for stomach                                                                                                                                                                     It is always recommended to eat fibrous fruits and vegetables. A medium-sized banana has 3 gram of fiber and the fiber helps to regulate the speed of digestion.
2. Keeps your eyes healthy                                                                                                                                        Banana has a small amount of vitamin A, a fat soluble vitamin that is vital for protecting your eyes and vision a 6 inch banana has nearly 10 micro grams of vitamins A. Banana also contains alpha carotene and beta carotene which convert to vitamin A to further keep your eyes healthy.
3. Overcome depression                                                                                                                                                      Due to high level of tryptophan in banana it even helps you to overcome depression. Isn’t it a great substitute to anti depressant which have ill effects on our health more than its good effect. Apart from this the banana has vitamin B6 that can help you sleep well and magnesium helps relax muscles.
4. Strong bones                                                                                                                                                                        Banana may not be overflowing with calcium but they are still helpful in keeping your bones strong. The fruit contain an abundance of fructo oligosaccharides. These are non digestive carbohydrates that encourage digestive friendly probiotic and enhance the body’s ability to absorb calcium.
5. Quit smoking                                                                                                                                                                            It is more difficult to face the consequences of putting this dangerous habit on hold. If you are not been able to say goodbye to your cigarettes just because you are afraid of its after-effects then this monkey food could prove to be a saviour for you. Banana has high quantity of potassium vitamin b and magnesium that helps to speed recovery from the effect of withdrawal.
6. Increases your concentration                                                                                                                                         So far if the benefits listed above have not convinced you then this one will surely force you to have this fruit if not daily then may be during exams. Bananas help you in learning by making you more alert. Eat a banana before the exam to benefit from the high levels of potassium.
7. Natural moisturizer                                                                                                                                                               if you have dry and dull skin then the fruit could be of a great help. Mash a ripe banana and apply it on your face avoid contact with  eyes. Leave it for 20- 25 minutes and then wash it away with lukewarm water. You will instantly have soft and supple skin.
8. Treat acne                                                                                                                                                                        Banana peels are excellent home remedy for treating acne and pimples. You can directly apply the inside of a banana peel onto your acne to reduce inflammation and destroy bacteria.

Next time when you see this amazing fruit don’t just think it to have it during your ill stomach the fruit has much more qualities other than that.

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