{"id":3106,"date":"2019-05-07T13:42:41","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T11:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=3106"},"modified":"2019-05-09T18:08:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T16:08:28","slug":"6-reasons-why-you-need-bananas-to-stay-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/6-reasons-why-you-need-bananas-to-stay-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons why you need bananas to stay healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Banana\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This yellow fruit we can find in every supermarket is one of the most popular<\/strong> fruits worldwide because of its size, cheap price and having a natural protective wrap.<\/strong> The perfectly portion sized fruit is great as a quick snack<\/strong> on its own, mixed with other foods like yoghurt, or even as an ingredient as part of a recipe (banana pancakes<\/a> are a must <\/strong>try!). Bananas are healthy and<\/em> easy to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy fruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This common fruit, apart from being super easy to carry around, is also very much one of the healthier foods, <\/strong>packed with vitamins, nutrients and fiber.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is common knowledge that bananas are filled with potassium<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Heartburn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heartburn<\/strong> is not an uncommon condition<\/strong>, but most don’t know that bananas are great for preventing this annoying acid refluxes. They are alkaline <\/strong>fruits, meaning they are powerful against the burn and provide instant relief. <\/strong>What’s more, eating them regularly will help you get rid of acid refluxes forever<\/strong>, as they neutralize stomach acid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bananas will keep you energized<\/strong> for two reasons: 1) the potassium<\/strong> found in them protect your muscles from cramping<\/strong>, and 2) the carbs<\/strong> they contain provide enough energy<\/strong> to endure intense workouts. These yellow fruits release energy at a slow pace<\/strong>, thus keeping you energized for a prolonged period of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Runner\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Anemia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anemia<\/a> is caused by an iron deficiency,<\/strong> and given bananas are high in iron,<\/strong> they can help those suffering from it by stimulating the production of hemoglobin. <\/strong>An increased red blood cell count also means and increased circulation <\/strong>to the whole body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Ulcers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> <\/strong>through the coating of the stomach lining,<\/strong> thus providing protection against irritation. <\/strong>Bananas also contain protease inhibitors<\/strong>. This is positive because what they do is they remove harmful bacteria<\/strong> linked to the development of stomach ulcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Constipation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bananas are able to restore regular bowel movement<\/strong> because of the fiber<\/strong> found in this yellow fruit. They help remove the stool<\/strong> in the intestinal tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Stress and anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Low serotonin<\/a> levels lead to the development of stress, anxiety and even depression<\/strong>. Bananas can contain the solution: they include tryptophan<\/strong>, which is a compound our body needs to produce this chemical, putting an end to the low serotonin levels. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Smile\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Also, the potassium<\/strong> bananas contain help the brain improve its functioning <\/strong>because it sends more oxygen to the brain cells. Vitamin B <\/strong>also plays a part in this: it helps calm the nervous system<\/strong> and can improve your mood. <\/strong>So now you know, whenever you are feeling the “emotional appetite<\/a>“<\/strong> come up, stuff your face with bananas rather than with junk food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos: Unsplash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A banana is a very common fruit and everyone could say they are healthy because they contain a lot of potassium. In reality, bananas have many more benefits to our health than we ever expected. 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