Go Bananas Over Bananas

Health Benefits of Bananas
Bananas are full of nutrients, particularly potassium.  The helpfulness of potassium-rich foods like bananas in reducing blood pressure has been well researched.

Banana has 440 milligrams of potassium, which helps to regulate heart function and also fluid balance, an important factor in the regulation of blood pressure.

In a study, 3 groups of children with diarrhea were tested. The 1st group was treated with a diet which included bananas, the 2nd group was treated with pectin, and the 3rd group was given plain rice. Eighty-two percent of the banana group recovered within 4 days.

Due to the high content of the soluble fiber pectin in bananas, they are very soothing to the gastrointestinal tract. The pectin helps to normalize bowel function and has shown some promise for treating peptic ulcers. Bananas contain compounds called protease inhibitors which help eliminate harmful bacteria like H. Pylori, which is considered responsible for the majority of stomach ulcers.

Researchers have revealed that women who consumed bananas 4 to 6 times a week had a 50% lower risk of developing kidney cancer in comparison to women who didn’t eat bananas.

Bananas are a fantastic source of potassium as well as vitamin B6. They are a good source of fiber, magnesium, biotin, riboflavin, carbohydrates and vitamin C.

The banana originated in Malaysia around 4,000 years ago. Bananas were introduced to the Americas by Portuguese explorers during the late fifteenth century. Although bananas grow in virtually all tropical and subtropical regions, the main commercial producers are Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil and Ecuador.

It's never too late to go bananas over bananas