Bananas Containing three natural sugars -
sucrose, fructose and glucose
combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant,
sustained and
substantial boost of energy. Research has proven
that just two bananas
provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute
workout. No wonder the
banana is the number one fruit with the world's
leading athletes. But
energy isn't the only way a banana can help us
keep fit. It can also
help overcome or prevent a substantial number of
illnesses and
condtions, making it a must to add to our daily
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND
amongst people suffering
from depression, many felt much better after
eating a banana. This is
because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of
protein that the body
converts into serotonin, known to make you relax,
improve your mood and
generally make you feel happier.
Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6
it contains regulates
blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the
production of hemoglobin in the
blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in
potassium yet low in
salt, making it the perfect way to beat blood
pressure. So much so, the
US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed
the banana industry to
make official claims for the fruit's ability to
reduce the risk of blood
pressure and stroke.

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