Bananas aren't just for monkeys

Bananas aren't just for monkeys - Discover 25 powerful reasons to eat (organic) bananas






(NaturalNews)
You'll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many
health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. Bananas are high in fiber
and three natural sugars -- glucose, sucrose and fructose -- giving them almost
magical powers to provide a huge energy boost. Bananas combat depression, make
you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney
cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a
mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes. If you think bananas are
just for monkeys, think again.

~ Bananas help overcome depression due high levels of tryptophan, which is
converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter
~ Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and
sustain your blood sugar
~ Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and night time leg cramps by
eating a banana
~ Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by
supplementing with a banana
~ Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates
blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation
~ Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss,
strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood
cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6
~ Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas
~ High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the
FDA as being able to lower blood pressure, and protect against heart attack and
stroke


Eating bananas aids digestion



~ Rich in
pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from
the body
~ Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in
the bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing
nutrients.
~ Constipated? High fiber in bananas
can help normalize bowel motility.
~ Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore
lost electrolytes after diarrhea.
~ Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn
and GERD
~ Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to
relieve stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive
acids


Natural cures from a simple banana



~ Eating bananas helps prevent kidney
cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong bones
by increasing calcium absorption
~ Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat
a banana before an exam to
benefit from the high levels of potassium.
~ Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals and protection from
chronic disease
~ Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea
from morning sickness
~ Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching
and irritation
~ Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana
~ Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or
on a hot day
~ The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SAD)
~ Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as
potassium and magnesium speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal
~ Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the
wart and taping it in place
~ Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish
with a dry cloth for a quick shine

Oh, and remember -- bananas make great snacks and delicious smoothies. Now you
know why monkeys are so happy. Eat a banana!


Source:-
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