Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
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April 29, 2011

The Benefits of Banana

Bananas are mainly composed of sugar (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for immediate and prolonged source of energy slightly

Reduce Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that can be converted into serotonin, which causes an increase in mood.
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body function of hemoglobin Constipation and Diarrhea Because of their content in fiber, they help restore normal bowel function. In addition, the diarrhea usually spend your body is important electrolytes (the most important is potassium, contained in high quantities in bananas). They also contain pectin, soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Vision Protection
A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has shown that adults consume at least 3 servings of fruit per day had decreased risk (36%) of developed-related macular degeneration age (ARMD), the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, compared with people who consumed less than 1.5 servings of fruit every day.
Healthy Bones
Bananas are a very rich source of Fructooligosaccharides, a compound which maintains probiotics (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These bacteria produce enzymes that are useful to increase the ability of our digestive tract and protect us from unhealthy bacterial infection. Thanks Fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase in both number and function, enhance our body's ability to absorb calcium. In addition, green bananas digestible short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are nutrients to the cells that form the gastric mucosa. These cells, when healthy, to absorb calcium more efficiently.
Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year. Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of fruits and vegetables whole, especially bananas, are very protective of kidney health. The results showed that, during the long period of time (13.4 years), women eat more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day reduces the risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, especially bananas are the protectors.Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease than those who do not eat this fruit. The conclusion of this study is that frequent consumption of fruit and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, can reduce the risk of kidney cancer. This is because the roots of bananas and many vegetables contain particularly high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while the sulfur-rich cabbage, which is necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), but very low in sodium (1mg), so having a perfect ratio to prevent high blood pressure. And more, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to lower blood pressure and stroke risk.


Heartburn
Pete has the effect of antacid on the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps keep blood sugar levels and avoid morning sickness.

Smoke
Bananas can also help people trying to quit smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: These substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Ulcer
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in some cases are chronic.It also helps reduce the acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells in the lining of the internal stomach to produce mucus that is thicker (which protects against acid). Also, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that has been appointed as the main cause of ulcers.

Strand
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shown to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana skin on a mosquito bite are very effective in reducing the itching and swelling

Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize hearthbeat and regulate body water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be more quickly exhausted: eating a banana is a healthy way to balance them without using drugs

Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.