Banana

1 – Gives Instant Surge of Energy: Banana fruit is composed of soft , easily digestible flesh made up of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that upon consumption instantly replenishes energy and revitalizes the body .Bananas are an excellent breakfast for kids and adults as it provides required energy throughout the day.

2 – Helps Keep Blood Pressure Under Control: Bananas are rich in potassium , calcium and magnesium , that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.

3 – Helps Lower Cholesterol: Pectin which is a soluble fibre in banana helps to lower Cholesterol levels .According to researchers , fibres that are water soluble such as pectin , lower the LDL Cholesterol.

4 – Supports Renal Health: Bananas being a rich source of potassium , if consumed regularly in moderation, promote renal health.

5 – Improves Nerve Function and Enhances Brain Power: Banana is a rich source of B vitamins and therefore perks up nerve function. Potassium , in banana keeps the mental faculties vigilant.

6 – Decreases The Risk of Stroke: Studies indicate that regular intake of bananas in daily diet helps reduce the occurrence of stroke and this is due to the high amount of potassium.

7 – Reduces the Risk of Cancer: Rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, consumption of bananas reduce risk of various types of cancer, especially bowel cancer.

8 – Helps Build Healthy Bones: Probiotic bacteria present in bananas is said to have astonishing ability to absorb calcium in the body .Hence , consuming bananas help in building better bones.

9 – Helps Combat Stomach Ulcers: Bananas stimulate the cells which make up the stomach lining , this enables production of a thicker protective mucus barrier against stomach acids. Also the substance known as protease inhibitors in banana , help getting rid of bacteria in the stomach that produces stomach ulcers , thus protecting against damage of stomach and ulcer.

10 – Helps in Controlling Diarrhea: Raw bananas are astringent in nature and are effective in treatment for diarrhoea. They also regulate fluid balance.

11 – Relieve from Constipation: Pectin found in Bananas, help to alleviate constipation and improves bowel function.

12 – Helps in Curing Piles: Since bananas help regulate bowel movement they help cure piles.

13 – Helps Regulating Anemia: Bananas are good for Anaemic patients as they contain high levels of iron which help regulate the haemoglobin levels in the body.

14 – Helps Alleviating Heartburn: The antacid substance in banana gives immense relief from heartburn.

15 – Prevents Allergies: The presence of benign amino acids in banana helps combat allergies.

16 – Helps Withdrawing Smoking Urge: Vitamins B6 and B12 along with magnesium and Potassium in Bananas helps recover from nicotine addiction.

17 – Bananas contain the amino acid tryptophan plus vitamin B6. They help your body produce serotonin—a natural substance that alleviates depression.