What are the benefit of banana?

There are many benefits of banana.Health benefits of banana such as having caloric dense fruit. Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic. A food most appropriate when small but nutrient dense food has to be given in situations of extreme weight loss or extreme fever where the body becomes weak and there is food aversion. A good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective. High potassium content promotes bone health too. Helping counteract the urinary calcium loss caused due to increase ion potassium levels in the urine. Having an antacid effect and are said to protect against stomach ulcers. They contain a compound called as protease inhibitor which protects the stomach from unfriendly bacteria which cause stomach or gastrointestinal disturbances. known to stimulate cell proliferation which thickens the stomach mucosa and is a barrier against stomach acids.Conditions like diarrhea can easily dehydrate the body and deplete the electrolytes.. Consumption of banana helps to restore the lost potassium and helps maintain heart function.There are rich in the soluble fibre pectin. Thereby it assists healthy digestion and eases out constipation. Bananas contain short chain fatty acids which are essentially needed by the cells lining the intestinal tract to stay healthy. This further improves the nutrient absorption.

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Vital Vitamins and Minerals Bananas pack their share of vitamins. Large-size bananas have high amounts of vitamin A in them. Vitamin A is essential for the development of specialized tissue in the eyes. It is also important for the growth of the skin and soft skeletal tissue. Vitamin B is also present in the form of Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Folic acid. These help in calming the nervous system. Bananas also have a small amount of Vitamin C in them.


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Banana is the wonderful fruit. I love to eat banana so much. ^^  They are a number of benefit of banana such as....

-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.
-Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals and protection
from chronic disease
-Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce
nausea from morning sickness
-Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve
itching and irritation
-Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a
banana
-Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a
fever or on a hot day.
-The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD)
-Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as
potassium and magnesium speed recovery from the effects of
withdrawal
-Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against
the wart and taping it in place
-Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and
polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine

  

Banana is a fruit which is still very casually consumed for its taste, texture and a feeling of fullness unlike other fruits which are eaten due to their much known health benefits. The masses definitely prefer it due to its low cost. With whatever feeling it might be consumed, banana is nutritious and a wholesome fruit. This is a much lesser recognized fact. Except for its limitations for weight loss and diabetes, like other fruits this one too deserves high regards. Bananas are a caloric dense fruit. Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic. Banana is a food most appropriate when small but nutrient dense food has to be given in situations of extreme weight loss or extreme fever where the body becomes weak and there is food aversion. They are a good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective. The high potassium content promotes bone health too.

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Bananas are a natural source of potassium. Potassium is important for the human body as it helps keep the body fluids and electrolyte balance in body cells and helps in regulating blood pressure. Higher levels of potassium in the body can reduce the possibility of a stroke. The fact that bananas are high in potassium and low in salt makes them ideal for people who are suffering from blood pressure problems and have to watch their salt intake. Bananas pack their share of vitamins. Large-size bananas have high amounts of vitamin A in them. Vitamin A is essential for the development of specialised tissue in the eyes. It is also important for the growth of the skin and soft skeletal tissue. Vitamin B is also present in the form of Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Folic acid. These help in calming the nervous system. Bananas also have a small amount of Vitamin C in them. Bananas are also a natural source of iron. The iron found in bananas can help in the creation of haemoglobin, thus making bananas an ideal fruit for people who are suffering from anaemia.

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Banana is very much a staple fruit of India. One of the great things about bananas is that it is not only delicious but is also cheap and available throughout the year unlike the other fruits.

Banana is a fruit which is still very casually consumed for its taste, texture and a feeling of fullness unlike other fruits which are eaten due to their much known health benefits. The masses definitely prefer it due to its low cost. With whatever feeling it might be consumed, banana is nutritious and a wholesome fruit. This is a much lesser recognized fact. Except for its limitations for weight loss and diabetes, like other fruits this one too deserves high regards.

Health Benefits of Bananas


Given below is the nutrition content of banana.

Nutrient Composition

Serving size 100 grams; 1 big banana, ripe

Caloric Content

Nutrient
Values per 100 gms. of edible portion
Content as compared to other fruits
Calories 116 Caloric dense
Protein (g) 1.2 Average
Fat (g) 0.3 Low
Dietary fibre (g)* 2.6 Rich
Carbohydrates (g) 27.2 Rich


Mineral Content

Nutrient
Values per 100 gms. of edible portion
Content as compared to other fruits
Calcium (mg) 17 Average
Phosphorous (mg) 36 Rich
Iron (mg) 0.36 Low
Magnesium (mg) 41 Rich
Sodium (mg) 36.6 Average
Potassium (mg) 88 Rich
Zinc (mg) 0.15 Average


Vitamin Content

Nutrient
Values per 100 gms. of edible portion
Content as compared to other fruits
Carotene (mcg) 78 Average
Vitamin C (mg) 7 Low
Vitamin B6(mg)* 0.8 Rich


Fifteen Health benefits of banana

1. Bananas are a caloric dense fruit. Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic.

Energetic


2. Banana is a food most appropriate when small but nutrient dense food has to be given in situations of extreme weight loss or extreme fever where the body becomes weak and there is food aversion.

3. They are a good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective.

4. The high potassium content promotes bone health too.

5. Banana help counteract the urinary calcium loss caused due to increase ion potassium levels in the urine.

6. Bananas have an antacid effect and are said to protect against stomach ulcers. They contain a compound called as protease inhibitor which protects the stomach from unfriendly bacteria which cause stomach or gastrointestinal disturbances.

7. Bananas are also known to stimulate cell proliferation which thickens the stomach mucosa and is a barrier against stomach acids.

8. Conditions like diarrhea can easily dehydrate the body and deplete the electrolytes. Consumption of banana helps to restore the lost potassium and helps maintain heart function.

Heart Function


9. Bananas are rich in the soluble fibre pectin. Thereby it assists healthy digestion and eases out constipation.

10. They are a rich source of fructooligosaccharides which act as a prebiotic and stimulate the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine. They protect us from harmful bacteria that cause gastric disturbances.

11. Fructooligosaccharides also produce digestive enzymes which improve the ability to absorb nutrients.

12. Bananas contain short chain fatty acids which are essentially needed by the cells lining the intestinal tract to stay healthy. This further improves the nutrient absorption.

13. They are a good source of carotenoids which are antioxidants and have a protective effect against chronic disease condition. They also have a high content of antioxidant phenolic compounds.

14. Banana is known to render a soothing effect. It has a compound called as tryptophan which on getting converted to serotonin improves mood.

15. It is one of the ideal foods to be eaten immediately after a strenuous workout too. The simple sugars present in them quickly provide energy and normalize the blood sugar levels.

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Bananas are very rich in potassium yet almost completely devoid of sodium, and as such very well suitable to preventing high levels of blood pressure from overcoming the body. Blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors and indicator for heart disease.
An average banana contains up to 500 milligrammes of potassium and around 1 milligramme of sodium. Since potassium has a lowering effect on blood pressure while sodium has a strengthening effect, this is a wonderful ratio to consume on a daily basis.

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- Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic.
- Rub the banana peel everyday for a week on your teeth for about a minute.
- It is also a very good source of vitamin-B6.
- Fresh bananas provide adequate levels of minerals like copper, magnesium, and manganese.
- Fresh banana is a very rich source of potassium.

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Banana is one of the most widely eaten fruits in the world, which is readily recognised because of its distinctive shape and bright colours. Interestingly, this amazing fruit, in fact has a lot to offer, both nutritionally, as well as in relieving the symptoms of a myriad of physical complaints, reports Sade Oguntola. So often, many people overlook banana when it comes to providing nutritional and medicinal value. Bananas in fact have a lot to offer us, both nutritionally, as well as in relieving the symptoms of a myriad of physical complaints.
Amazing health benefits of bananas:
Keep blood pressure under check
Bananas are very rich in potassium yet almost completely devoid of sodium, and as such very well suitable to preventing high levels of blood pressure from overcoming the body. Blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors and indicator for heart disease.
Promote bone health.
Potassium may counteract the increased urinary calcium loss caused by the high-salt diets, thus preventing bones from thinning out at a fast rate. This, according to University of Maryland Medical Centre and University of Kansas Medical Centre, reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Protect eyesight
Fruits like banana are important for keeping good sight. A 2004 study, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, indicated that eating three or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration, the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, by 36 per cent, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Prevents morning sickness
Besides, their calming properties help combat morning sickness, snacking on bananas between meals can help in keeping blood sugar levels up.
Reduce risk of cancer
Rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, consumption of bananas reduce risk of various types of cancer especially bowel cancer.


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I get some benefits of bananas from the article, and they're amazing. I agree with the state " bananas are super food, according to these benefits.
- Eating only two bananas will give you enough energy to exercise or workout for an hour and a half.
- Instead of drinking caffeine or having a sugary snack, bananas provide a level of energy that lasts longer without the dramatic crash caused by caffeine.   
- Bananas have a chemical called tryptophan – the same chemical that turkey contains. This mood regulating substance contains a level of protein that helps the mind relax so you feel happier., et cetera.  

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-Banana fruit is one of the high calorie tropical fruits. 100 g of fruit provides 90 calories. Besides, it contains good amounts of health benefiting anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
-It is also a very good source of vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), provides about 28% of daily-recommended allowance. Pyridoxine is an important B-complex vitamin that has a beneficial role for the treatment of neuritis, and anemia. Further, it helps decrease homocystine (one of the causative factors in coronary artery disease (CHD) and stroke episodes) levels within the body.

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Banana health benefits are comparable to any other type of fruit.
In fact, bananas have several positive benefits that many other fruits do not have.
These yellow-skinned fruits are ideal for health because they have a sweet taste that most people enjoy.
Because of this, it is easy to implement bananas into a daily diet.
Bananas are also convenient because you can carry them with you whenever you are in a hurry.
Knowing the banana health benefits and the other positive things that bananas can be used for will likely give you a new appreciation for this popular fruit.



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Bananas pack their share of vitamins. Large-size bananas
have high amounts of vitamin A in them. Vitamin A is essential for the development
of specialised tissue in the eyes. It is also important for the
growth of the skin and soft skeletal tissue. Vitamin B is also
present in the form of Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Folic acid.
These help in calming the nervous system.
Bananas also have a small amount of Vitamin C in them.

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Banana is very much a staple fruit of Thailand. One of the great things about bananas is that it is not only delicious but is also cheap and available throughout the year unlike the other fruits.

Banana is a fruit which is still very casually consumed for its taste, texture and a feeling of fullness unlike other fruits which are eaten due to their much known health benefits. The masses definitely prefer it due to its low cost.  With whatever feeling it might be consumed, banana is nutritious and a wholesome fruit. This is a much lesser recognized fact. Except for its limitations for weight loss and diabetes, like other fruits this one too deserves high regards.



Fifteen Health benefits of banana

1. Bananas are a caloric dense fruit. Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic.

Energetic

2. Banana is a food most appropriate when small but nutrient dense food has to be given in situations of extreme weight loss or extreme fever where the body becomes weak and there is food aversion.

3. They are a good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective.

4. The high potassium content promotes bone health too.

5. Banana help counteract the urinary calcium loss caused due to increase ion potassium levels in the urine.

6. Bananas have an antacid effect and are said to protect against stomach ulcers. They contain a compound called as protease inhibitor which protects the stomach from unfriendly bacteria which cause stomach or gastrointestinal disturbances.

7. Bananas are also known to stimulate cell proliferation which thickens the stomach mucosa and is a barrier against stomach acids.

8. Conditions like diarrhea can easily dehydrate the body and deplete the electrolytes. Consumption of banana helps to restore the lost potassium and helps maintain heart function.

9. Bananas are rich in the soluble fibre pectin. Thereby it assists healthy digestion and eases out constipation.

10. They are a rich source of fructooligosaccharides which act as a prebiotic and stimulate the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine.  They protect us from harmful bacteria that cause gastric disturbances.

11. Fructooligosaccharides also produce digestive enzymes which improve the ability to absorb nutrients.

12. Bananas contain short chain fatty acids which are essentially needed by the cells lining the intestinal tract to stay healthy. This further improves the nutrient absorption.

13. They are a good source of carotenoids which are antioxidants and have a protective effect against chronic disease condition. They also have a high content of antioxidant phenolic compounds.

14. Banana is known to render a soothing effect. It has a compound called as tryptophan which on getting converted to serotonin improves mood.

15. It is one of the ideal foods to be eaten immediately after a strenuous workout too. The simple sugars present in them quickly provide energy and normalize the blood sugar levels.

Bananas can be eaten whole, as a part of a salad, as a healthy beverage or as an ingredient of a vegetable. It is a fruit made by god for one and all and for every age group.


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1. Bananas help overcome depression due high levels of tryptophan,
which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain
neurotransmitter
2. Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch
and sustain your blood sugar
3. Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and night time leg
cramps by eating a banana
4. Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by
supplementing with a banana
5. Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana,
which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation
6. Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight
loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of
white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6
7. Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from
bananas
8. 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

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