Health Benefits of Bananas

Bananas are available through out the year and it is a great source of instant energy.Bananas are good source of Fiber,Vitamin C,Magnesium and Potassium.There are numerous health benefits which is  obtained by eating Bananas. 

• Bananas are rich in Vitamin B6 that improves nerve function.
• Bananas are high in potassium which regulates body's water balance,thus preventing high blood pressure.
• Bananas has a natural antacid effect in the body, which are great in treating heartburn.
• The Pro biotic Bacteria(friendly bacteria) in Bananas helps in increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium,resulting in healthy bones.
• Bananas are rich in fiber,which helps restore normal bowel function.
• Bananas are great in treating Anemia,Constipation,Diarrhea.
• Bananas helps  in eyesight protection.
• Bananas are a good post exercise snack,indeed a very good snack between meals.
• Bananas may be one of the best food in attempting to lose weight.
• Bananas can be used in Cereals,Milk shakes,Smoothies,Fruit Salad.

Tip to ripen  Bananas faster:

Place the bananas along with a tomato or an apple in a paper bag and leave over night.

Nutritional Benefits of Bananas:

Serving size : 1 medium size banana.

Calories :110

Vitamin B6 :  0.7mg (20% of daily recommended value)

Dietary fiber : 4g(16% of daily recommended value)

Vitamin C :  11mg (16% of daily recommended value)

Potassium :400 mg(10% of daily recommended value)