A banana a day keeps the doctor away
Everyone probably knows by now that bananas are very healthy. It’s a fruit, and generally speaking fruits are good for you; they’re full of great vitamins. Most parents encourage their children to eat at least one, but preferably two, pieces of fruit a day. But what kind of fruit should you eat? Well, it turns out that bananas are especially good for you!
Bananas have all kinds of amazing health benefits and we have put together a list of nine of them for you!
1. Stress
Are you feeling stressed out? Try eating a banana! Bananas regulate your blood pressure, they provide you with energy and have a positive influence on your digestion. They also contain tryptophan, which is a substance that helps you relax. So, instead of going for that bar of chocolate when you’re stressed, grab a healthy banana instead.
2. Cool down
It sounds a little strange, but bananas can actually help you cool down. Banana is an astringent food, which means that it can cause tissue to shrink, which in turn means more water can be absorbed. This can help you cool down. Grapes and beans do this as well.
3. Heartburn
Although experts aren’t exactly sure about why this works, they do know that bananas can function as a natural antacid. In other words: a banana can help against heartburn.
4. Constipation
Banana is a fruit that is very rich in fibres, which makes it ideal when it comes to intestinal problems. If you’re feeling constipated, you should eat a banana because it is bound to help.
5. Lower blood pressure
Eating bananas can also help lower your blood pressure. Since bananas are a great source of potassium, eating them can help you get your blood pressure down. However, if you suspect you have high blood pressure, you should definitely visit your doctor first.
6. Source of energy
Bananas are a great source of energy. Eating a banana before you exercise can give you that boost of energy you need for a great workout. Bananas contain tyrosine, vitamin B, and, of course, sugar, which all serve to give you a boost.
7. Anaemia
If you have anaemia, you should eat bananas. Anaemia, which is basically a haemoglobin deficiency, is a common condition of the blood. Among other things, it can cause you to feel very tired. To tackle anaemia, you can eat a lot of bananas, since these are a source of iron. However, you should also visit your doctor if you suspect you have anaemia, so they can give you the proper diagnosis.
8. Stomach ulcer
Dried, unripe bananas contain a substance called “sitoindoside”, which can help to produce more mucus in the digestive system, among other things. This mucus can function as a protective layer and can help to prevent, as well as cure, stomach ulcers. Not only that, but bananas can also aid the growth of cells in the gastrointestinal tract. So, basically, if you’re having gastrointestinal problems – eat a banana! And possibly visit your doctor.
9. Depression
If you feel depressed, eat a banana. Or, to be more specific, keep eating bananas. Bananas contain vitamin B and other helpful substances that can improve your mood and provide you with energy. If you’re feeling depressed for a longer period of time, however, we advise you to seek help.
Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of specific results and each person’s results may vary.
