This yellow fruit we can find in every supermarket is one of the most popular fruits worldwide because of its size, cheap price and having a natural protective wrap. The perfectly portion sized fruit is great as a quick snack on its own, mixed with other foods like yoghurt, or even as an ingredient as part of a recipe (banana pancakes are a must try!). Bananas are healthy and easy to eat.
Healthy fruit
This common fruit, apart from being super easy to carry around, is also very much one of the healthier foods, packed with vitamins, nutrients and fiber.
It is common knowledge that bananas are filled with potassium, and most believe this is the reason they are healthy and we should include them in our diets. Truth is, there is much more to these yellow vitamin-sources than meets the eye.
1. Heartburn
Heartburn is not an uncommon condition, but most don’t know that bananas are great for preventing this annoying acid refluxes. They are alkaline fruits, meaning they are powerful against the burn and provide instant relief. What’s more, eating them regularly will help you get rid of acid refluxes forever, as they neutralize stomach acid.
2. Energy
Bananas will keep you energized for two reasons: 1) the potassium found in them protect your muscles from cramping, and 2) the carbs they contain provide enough energy to endure intense workouts. These yellow fruits release energy at a slow pace, thus keeping you energized for a prolonged period of time.
3. Anemia
Anemia is caused by an iron deficiency, and given bananas are high in iron, they can help those suffering from it by stimulating the production of hemoglobin. An increased red blood cell count also means and increased circulation to the whole body.
4. Ulcers
One important benefit of bananas, and what might be a benefit exclusive to this fruit is that they are able to reduce acids of ulcers through the coating of the stomach lining, thus providing protection against irritation. Bananas also contain protease inhibitors. This is positive because what they do is they remove harmful bacteria linked to the development of stomach ulcers.
5. Constipation
Bananas are able to restore regular bowel movement because of the fiber found in this yellow fruit. They help remove the stool in the intestinal tract.
6. Stress and anxiety
Low serotonin levels lead to the development of stress, anxiety and even depression. Bananas can contain the solution: they include tryptophan, which is a compound our body needs to produce this chemical, putting an end to the low serotonin levels.
Also, the potassium bananas contain help the brain improve its functioning because it sends more oxygen to the brain cells. Vitamin B also plays a part in this: it helps calm the nervous system and can improve your mood. So now you know, whenever you are feeling the “emotional appetite“ come up, stuff your face with bananas rather than with junk food.
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