Health Benefits of Bananas
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The banana is a natural remedy for many health concerns.
When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
🧊 Refrigerating Bananas
Bananas lose their pleasant taste when refrigerated - they dry out. It doesn't diminish their nutritional value and makes them last longer, but changes the taste.
Some people FREEZE them and enjoy them as healthy popsicles!
🍦 Healthy "Ice Cream" Recipe
Our favorite recipe - everyone is amazed they're eating only bananas!
That's it! Add berries for extra nutrition. Creamy, sweet, and incredibly healthy!
⚡ Natural Energy Boosters
Bananas contain sucrose, fructose and glucose, which give an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. In fact, two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. Bananas are, therefore, popular with the world's leading athletes.
🌟 Health Benefits of Bananas
❤️ Cardiovascular Health
Anemia
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and help with anemia.
Blood Pressure
Extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. The US FDA allows official claims for reducing blood pressure and stroke risk.
Stroke Prevention
According to The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas regularly can cut stroke death risk by up to 40%!
🧠 Mental Health & Brain Function
Brain Power
200 students at a Twickenham school ate bananas during exams to boost brain power. The potassium-packed fruit assists learning by making pupils more alert.
Depression
Contains tryptophan, a protein the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve mood and feel happier.
Nerves & Stress
High in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Potassium helps normalize heartbeat and regulate water balance when stressed.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Contain natural mood enhancer tryptophan to help SAD sufferers.
🥗 Digestive Health
Constipation
High in fiber, bananas help restore normal bowel action without resorting to laxatives.
Ulcers
The only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in chronic cases. Neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the stomach lining.
Heartburn
Natural antacid effect in the body provides soothing relief.
🛡️ Immune System & Disease Prevention
Cancer Prevention
Japanese study shows bananas contain TNF with anti-cancer properties. Riper bananas have higher anti-cancer properties.
Bone Health
Help improve your body's ability to absorb calcium.
👩 Women's Health
Morning Sickness
Snacking between meals helps keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
PMS
Vitamin B6 regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect mood.
Temperature Control (Pregnancy)
Many cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit. In Thailand, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
🌿 Other Natural Remedies
Hangovers
Banana milkshake with honey calms stomach and builds up blood sugar.
Smoking Cessation
B6, B12, potassium and magnesium help recovery from nicotine withdrawal. Tips to stop smoking →
Mosquito Bites
Rub affected area with inside of banana skin to reduce swelling and irritation.
Warts
Place banana skin on wart (yellow side out) and secure with tape.
⚖️ Weight Management
Workplace Stress & Weight
Studies show work pressure leads to comfort food cravings. Control blood sugar levels by snacking on high-carbohydrate foods like bananas every two hours.