10 Amazing Health Benefits of Bananas

 

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Bananas

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Hope you are getting benefits from my posts. Today we will discuss 10 Amazing Health benefits of Bananas. As we all know that Banana is an edible fruit rich in iron, starch, phosphorous, calcium, potassium, proteins and minerals. To live a healthy life always be optimistic, have enough sleep, worry less, eat more fiber enriched fruits like Pomegranate, Apple, Guava etc. , drink plenty of LukewarmWater, lower your calories and carbohydrate diet, do regular exercise because “Health is real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver”. Let’s discuss 10 Health Benefits of Bananas.

Banana:

Banana is an edible fruit. Banana fruit contains major Vitamins. In India Banana is also a traditional offering at temples. The fiber from stem is used for textile purposes and leaves are used to serve food at community feasts. 

(Also Read: Vitamin- An Essential Nutrient)

 

Historical Background:

1. In India Banana fruit was discovered by Alexander in 327 BC.

2. Bananas were originally found in South-East Asia mainly in India.

3. Now Bananas have been moved from Asia to Africa and to the Caribbean.

4. Today Banana consumption increases significantly in Islamic countries.

5. Bananas were introduced to American’s by Portuguese.

6. Many wild Banana species are found in India, China and South-East Asia.

Geographical Conditions:

 

1. Banana belongs to family “Musaceae”.

2. Edible seedless Bananas come from two wild species- Musa Acuminata and Musa Balbisiana.

3. Banana is a humid tropical plant and needs temperature 10˚c to 40˚c and an average of 23˚c.

4. Bananas can grow well in alkaline soil.

5. Bananas can grow from sea level to an altitude of 1200 meter.

Types of Bananas:

1. Baby Bananas: Length of these Bananas is Three inches. When ripe, skin is bright yellow. They are very sweet in taste.

2. Burro Bananas: The skin is yellow with Black spots.

3. Cavendish Bananas: This type of Banana is sold in United States.

4. Blue Java Bananas: Skin is silvery blue.

5. Manzano Bananas: Skin turns black when fully ripe.

6. Red Bananas: These sweet Bananas have purple skin when Ripe.

Nutritional Components in Bananas:

Components	Values
Vitamin A (Retinol)	81 International Units
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.5 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)	9 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Protein	1 gram
Magnesium	34 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Calcium	6 mg
Sodium	1 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Folate	25 micro gram
Copper	0.092 mg
Zinc	0.18 mg
Selenium	1.2 micro gram

10 Amazing Health benefits of Bananas:

1. High Blood Pressure:

 

When fat starts depositing in walls of arteries then person feels symptoms of high blood pressure and bad cholesterol level in blood. Bananas help in lowering blood pressure because Bananas are rich source of Potassium that is 450 mg. Potassium helps to ease tension in blood vessel walls. Two Bananas in a day can reduce your blood pressure by 10%.

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2. Anti-Ageing:

Bananas are rich source of manganese. Thus Bananas have anti-ageing properties. Bananas protect skin cells from damage and help the body to make collagen. Thus it provides nourishment to skin cells and brings glow on face.

3. Promotes Good Cholesterol:

Bananas are rich source of Potassium. Thus it provides energy to body by making heart muscles strong. It promotes level of good cholesterol and reduces triglycride levels in blood. Bananas contain three natural sugars- Sucrose, Fructose and Glucose. Thus Bananas provide cholesterol free energy to body.

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4. Healthy Liver:

When fat starts depositing in Liver then person shows symptoms of Grade II fatty liver. According to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Bananas help in reducing congestion and promote health. Bananas have low sodium and high potassium. Thus potassium maintains fluid level in body. It also helps in case of liver cirrhosis (Chronic liver damage leads to liver failure).

5. Heart Attack and Stroke:

Bananas prevent Heart attack and Stroke as Bananas are rich source of potassium. Bananas inhibit narrowing of arteries. But eating too much Bananas can cause stomach ache, nausea and diarrhea. Eat 2 to 3 Bananas in a day to promote healthy heart because lack of potassium leads to hardening of arteries. 

(Also Read: HeartAttack or Cardiac Arrest: What’s the Difference!)

6. Gastrointestinal Tract:

Bananas are included in BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast). Bananas promote bowel movement and enhance functioning of gut. The starch in Bananas promotes good bacteria in gastrointestinal tract. Thus it helps to get rid of many digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. Fiber content in Bananas that is Pectin regulates our digestion. The Pectin in Bananas in combination with Lactobacillus from curds control diarrhea and revitalize the body with help of electrolytes for example: Potassium. In case of diarrhea and vomiting one should consume Bananas. Bananas coat the lining of stomach thus gives relief from stomach ulcers.

7. Weight Gain:

When we eat Bananas with milk it causes weight gain. Thus it is beneficial for underweight people. Bananas are high in sugar which can turn to body fat more quickly than other nutrients. A cup of Banana slices has 135 calories. But sugar in Bananas is different from sugar in candies and cookies. Bananas have fiber content also along with sugar.  

8. Uric Acid:

A waste product of Purines is uric acid. Purines include nucleic acid (building block of body). Too much uric acid in body causes inflammation and pain in joints due to formation of crystals. Bananas help to get rid of uric acid problem because Bananas are a low Purine food. Vitamin C is naturally present in Bananas. According to United States Department of Agriculture a large Banana contains 11.8 mg of Vitamin C.

9. Parkinson’s Disease:

It is a progressive neurological disease which impacts motor skills. Bananas help to lower symptoms of Parkinson’s disease because these are rich source of iron and magnesium. Bananas contain 34 mg of magnesium so eat one or two Bananas a day. Magnesium is natural muscle relaxant. It lowers symptoms of muscle cramps, spasm and tremors.

10. Immune System:

Bananas enhance immune system of body because Bananas contain fiber that is Pectine. Bananas contain fructo-oligosaccharides that improves metabolism of body. Bananas are rich in Vitamin C thus boost up immune system.

Side effects of too much consumption of Bananas:

1. Migraine and Headache.

2. Bloating, Gas and Stomach cramps.

3. Those who are taking blood thinning medicines should consult with doctor because too much consumption can increase potassium level in blood.

4. Consult with your doctor if you have kidney problem because too much consumption of Bananas increase potassium level in blood and causes difficulty among patients whose kidneys are not able to remove excess potassium from the blood. 

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