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Bananas
have been the alltime favorite and perennial fruit for hundreds
of years now. It has many curative properties. This fruit is
affordable by anyone and is available in plenty in India. All
the varieties available are beneficial in their own way.
Banana is rich in fiber content and also contains natural sugars
like sucrose, fructose and glucose. Research has proven that
just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute
workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the
world's leading athletes. It can also help overcome or prevent
a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it
a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people
suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating
a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type
of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make
you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS:
Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains
regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin
in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet
low in salt, making it the perfect way 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 a Twickenham (Middlesex) 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.
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