As it may be well known that everybody likes banana , because of its nice and great taste also duo to its ease of digestion.
Today we will review some of the great health benefits of banana.
Health Benefits of Banana
- Banana is an energy booster.
- 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.
- Banana is a rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in cases of anemia.
- Banana is a good source of potassium. If you are taking diuretics take 2 bananas a day to prevent the depletion of potassium in the body.
- The skin of the banana is said to help remove warts ( cover the warts with the inner skin of banana ).
- Banana is good for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt.
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
