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Nutritional Benefits of Bananas
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Bananas are highly recommended by doctors for patients whose potassium is low because they have a high potassium
content. One large banana, about 9 inches in length, packs 602 mg of potassium and only carries 140 calories. That same large banana even has 2 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. No wonder the banana was considered an important food to boost the health of malnourished children! Those reducing sodium in their diets can't go wrong with a banana with its mere 2 mgs of sodium. There are 36 grams of carbs in a large banana.
Vitamins and minerals are abundant in the banana, offering 123 I.U. of vitamin A for the large size. A full range of B vitamins are present with .07 mg if Thiamine, .15 mg of Riboflavin, .82 mg Niacin, .88 mg vitamin B6, and 29 mcg of Folic Acid. There are even 13.8 mg of vitamin C. On the mineral scale, Calcium counts in at 9.2 mg, Magnesium 44.1 mg, with trace amounts of iron and zinc. Putting all of the nutritional figures together clearly shows the banana is among the healthiest of fruits.
Medicinal Uses of Bananas . Anaemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.
. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extemely high in potassium yet low
in salt, making it the perfect food for helping 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.
. Brain Power: 200 students at an English school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
. Constipation: High in fibre, including bananas in the diet cna help restore normal bowel action, he overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
. Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.
. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn try a banana for soothing relief.
. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and alleviate morning sickness.
. Mosquito bites: 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.
. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
. Smoking: Bananas cna also help people trying to give up smoking, as the high levels of Vitamin C, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
. 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-chronic ulcer cases. It neutralises over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
. Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with surgical tape.
Published: August 17, 2007
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