I had, many a times, arguments with patients and their families in respect to the benefits of the banana fruit. Malaysia has a huge variety of bananas. However a lot of people do not recognise the value of these SUPER FRUITS and would rather purchase imported apples and pears and grapes etc. than the bananas (pisang) which are available everywhere. Many people claim that banana causes constipation and avoid giving to the elderly. In fact while it helps in managing purging, it is equally beneficial for constipation because of its high fibres which retains liquid and prevents hardening of stool besides other beneficial effects on the intestinal lining.
Energize Yourself
No matter whatever you call it but if you want a quick fix for fading energy levels, there’s no better snack than a banana. Banana containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose shared with fibred banana gives a direct, continual and considerable enhancement of energy.
The banana fruit is a chief source of calcium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamins A, B6 and C, pyridoxine, nitrogen, folic acid and many other nutrients and enzymes. These help to maintain the health of the skin, the eye and the mucous membranes, detoxify infectious bacteria, add to the body protein, build resistance to allergy and relieve constipation.
The lack of B6 in a diet can cause weakness, irritability and insomnia. The potassium found in banana helps to regulate blood pressure and may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium is also essential for helping muscles to contract properly during exercise and reduces cramps.
A medium-sized banana provides 400 mg of potassium -11% of daily requirement, and contains 110 calories and 4 grams of fibre. Bananas also contain plenty of carbohydrates which are the body's main source of energy. They are also easy to digest.
Healthy Banana
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and prevent morning sickness.
Banana vs. Ulcer
Banana is the only fruit that can be taken by ulcer patients without any harmful effects. It can act as a dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. The ripe banana is very beneficial in ulcerative colitis. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the intestines. Mash banana with salt cures dysentery.
It contains only useful amino acids and do not cause any allergic reactions. It is low in protein and salt but has a high content of carbohydrates. It is beneficial in all kinds of kidney disorders.
Banana vs. Anaemia
Anaemia sufferers are also benefited, as augmented by taking banana. It is high in iron, so it can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood.
Banana – Shield against Other Diseases
A drink of mashed banana in a glass of coconut water with either honey or glucose, this is a very nourishing drink for patients suffering from disease like tuberculosis jaundice, typhoid and smallpox. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, and the mixture soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Banana contains potassium and magnesium which help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal, it helps people trying to give up smoking.
According to survey by MIND, people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. Because banana contain trypotophan, by which body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and make you feel happier. And when I am stressed my mood can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana. If you take banana as a cooling fruit then that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.
Students at Western University were helped through their exams by eating bananas at breakfast and lunch in bid to boost their brainpower. Because research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Banana Dishes
Green tipped bananas should be selected for cooking or ripening, yellow ones should be selected for eating and brown-specked ones should be selected for baking breads, muffins and cookies. As the bananas ripen, they will taste sweeter because the starch in the fruit will turn to sugar. Ripe banana can be served in fruit cups and salads, sandwiches, custards and gelatins; being mashed and incorporated into ice cream, bread, muffins, and cream pies. Banana Milk Shake, Banana Salad, Banana Cake and Banana Blueberry Muffins are few favorites banana dishes. Add diced banana in yogurt can make a change to the bland taste of plain yogurt and both of these are beneficial to health.
So, Go (for) "Banana"!!
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