Benefits of Banana

Have you ever wonder this simple fruit has many benefits yet cost way too far from others?

Count the benefits.
   1. Banana is an energy booster.
   2. Banana contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that is known to make you feel happy and improve your mood.
   3. Banana is a rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in cases of anemia.
   4. Banana is good a good source of potassium. If you are taking diuretics take 2 bananas a day to prevent the depletion of potassium in the body.
   5. The skin of the banana is said to help remove warts(cover the warts with the inner skin of banana).
   6. Banana is good for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt.
   7. Reduce water retention
   8. Improves cardiovascular health
   9. Prevention of ulcers
   10. Prevention of Stroke  

Banana is also helpful in the following cases : Stomach ulcer (banana has a natural antacid), Colitis, Digestive disorder, Diarrhea, Constipation (banana is high in fiber), Hemorrhoids

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

    * Vitamin A : 430 I.U.
    * Vitamin B : Thiamine .04 mg.;
    * Vitamin C : 10 mg.
    * Calcium : 8 mg.
    * Iron : 6 mg.
    * Phosphorus : 28 mg.
    * Potassium : 260 mg.
    * Carbohydrates : 23 gm
    * Protein : 1.2 mg.
    * Calories : 88

Eat banana and set your way to road of fitness and wellness