Most of us have heard time and time again the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But did you know the same should be said for bananas? When compared to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus and five times the vitamin A and iron? It is also rich in potassium and it’s relatively cheap to eat.Some scientists even believe that the banana may have even been the world's first fruit.Here are 42 amazing reasons why we can safely say “one banana day keeps the doctor away”1.Banana can be used in therapeutic control of peptic ulcer because of some of the chemical constituents i.e.Serotonin and dopamine
2. Banana fruit has mild laxative properties that help to ease constipation as an aperients
3. The fruit aids in combating diarrhea and dysentery and promotes the healing of intestinal lesions in ulcerative colitis.
4. Banana powder is effective in the treatment of colon disease, sprue and other forms of carbohydrate intolerance in children; it is also used for certain intestinal disorders in adults.
6. The ripe fruit is reported to be useful in diabetes, uremia, nephritis, gout, hypertension and cardiac diseases.
7. Unripe fruit and cooked flowers are useful in diabetes.
9. The juice of flowers is used for dysentery; stem and roots are used for disorders of the blood.
10. Ripe fruit is useful in acidity. Heartburn resulting from tea consumption may be neutralized by taking two ripe fruits just before taking tea.
11. The banana plant juice is astringent; it quenches thirst in cholera ; it is also given in nervous disorders like hysteria, epilepsy etc.
12. Ripe fruit is aphrodisiac in nature.An aphrodisiac is a substance that, when consumed, increases sexual desire
13. The fruit is eaten to relieve soreness of the throat and chest accompanied with dry cough; it is also given in irritability of the bladder; the ripe fruit is a laxative.
14. The ash of the banana skin is used for dressing wounds.
15. An ounce of the ripe fruit mixed with a little tamarind and salt is a household remedy for diarrhea and dysentery.
16. Fruit is said to promote regeneration of red blood cells and to stimulate hemoglobin production.
17. It is a useful constituent of various nourishing foods for infants.
19. Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea from morning sickness.
20. 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.
21.Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.
22.The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan in banana, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year.
23.Eating banana can assist in Quitting smoking. Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal.
25.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.
26.You can protect yourself against muscle cramps during workouts and reduce nighttime leg cramps by eating a banana.
27.It counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones
28. Banana regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation thereby improving your mood and reducing PMS symptoms.(Premenstrual Syndrome Symptons).Premenstrual symptoms occur between ovulation and the start of menstrual bleeding. More than 150 symptoms have been linked to PMS.
29.Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body.
31.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.
32.When you rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel it relieves itching and irritation.
33. You can Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana.
34.Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.
35.Banana contains Alpha linolenic acid,which demonstrates significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity. Alpha linolenic acid also boosts immune function and enhances blood circulation. When you eat banana you may be shielding yourself from cancer!
36.It helps in Regulating Anemia:Bananas are good for Anaemic patients as they contain high levels of iron which help regulate the haemoglobin levels in the body.
37.Banana can also lower body cholesterol.It is said that Pectin which is a soluble fibre in banana helps to lower Cholesterol levels. According to researchers, fibres that are water soluble such as pectin, psyllium, beta-glucan etc., lower the LDL Cholesterol(which can cause heart disease) without disturbing the HDL cholesterol(also called the good cholesterol)
38.Bananas can be beneficial in your weight loss endeavour.Bananas contain loads of fibre and low amounts of fat and they are also easily digestible. A banana of 100 grams contains approx. 90 calories
39.It Reduces Inflammation Due to Mosquito Bites:Itching and swelling caused by mosquito bites can be reduced by rubbing the inside of a banana on it.
40. Banana helps in recovering from Hangover:Bananas when blended with honey and yoghurt cures hangover.Hangover is used to describe the after-effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol.
42.Banana prevents Insomnia:Bananas are rich in amino acids known as Tryptophan. This substance triggers production of melatonin (sleep hormone) which induces sleep. Eating banana a few hours before bedtime ensures a peaceful night’s sleep.
