By JB Bardot, NaturalNews
You'll never look at a banana the
same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add
them to your diet. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve
morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and
blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on
your shoes.
If you think bananas are just for
monkeys, think again.
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 anaemia 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.
Eating bananas aids digestion
9. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate
toxins and
heavy
metals from the body.
10. Bananas act as a proAcid Reflux, biotic, stimulating the growth of
friendly bacteria in
the
bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing
nutrients.
11. Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel
motility.
12. Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract
and help
restore
lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.
13. Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid
reflux,
heartburn
and GERD.
14. Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without
distress to
relieve
stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against
corrosive
acids.
Natural cures from a simple
banana
15. Eating bananas helps prevent kidney cancer, protects the
eyes against
macular
degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing
calcium
absorption.
16. 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.
17. Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals
and protection
from
chronic disease.
18. Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar
and reduce
nausea
from morning sickness.
19. Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel
to relieve
itching
and irritation.
20. Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by
eating a
banana.
21. Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you
during a
fever
or on a hot day.
22. The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve
Seasonal
Affective
Disorder (SAD).
23. Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins
as well as
potassium
and magnesium speed recovery from the effects of
withdrawal.
24. Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana
peel against
the
wart and taping it in place.
25. Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or
handbag and
polish
with a dry cloth for a quick shine.
Oh, and remember -- bananas make
great snacks and delicious smoothies.
Now you know why monkeys are so
happy. Eat a banana!
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