Prepared By,
Emrana Perveen
Health Benefits and the Nutrition Source of Banana
Banana is a common and available fruits which we get
all the year round and all over the world. Many of us don’t know benefits of
banana. Most of us have many opinions of Banana. I think that you have some
questions about it. You are not alone.
Banana is one fruit that is commonly available
across the world and contains nutrition’s. Banana is loaded with fiber both
soluble and insoluble. The soluble fiber has the tendency to slow down
digestion and keep you feeling full for a longer time. That is why bananas are
often included in a breakfast meal so that you can start about your day without
having to worry about the next meal.
Banana’s nutrition
Banana is
a heavy weight when it comes to nutrition. It is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as
potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, foliate,
niacin, riboflavin, and B6. These all contribute to the proper functioning of
the body and keeping you healthy. That’s why bananas called Powerhouse of
Nutrients.
"Bananas are known to reduce swelling, protect
against developing diabetics, aid in weight loss, strengthen the
nervous system and help with production of white blood cells, all due to the
high level of vitamin B6 that bananas contain.
Nutrition facts
Here are the nutrition facts for bananas, according to the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Calories,
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Cholesterol,
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Sodium,
- · Potassium,
- · Vitamin A,
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Vitamin C,
- · Iron,
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Calcium,
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Protein,
- · Carbohydrate and
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Dietary
Fiber
Health benefits for people:
Many of our specialist find out that banana is the
more beneficial fruits and available for all classes people. There are some
benificiality mentioned bellows.
Heart health:
Bananas are good for your heart. They are packed
with potassium, a mineral electrolyte that keeps electricity flowing throughout
your body, which is required to keep your heart beating. Bananas' high
potassium and low sodium content may also help protect your cardiovascular
system against high blood pressure.
Depression and mood
Bananas can be helpful in overcoming depression
"due to high levels of tryptophan, which the body converts to serotonin,
the mood-elevating brain neurotransmitter," Flores said. Plus, vitamin B6
can help you sleep well, and magnesium helps to relax muscles. Additionally,
the tryptophan in bananas is well known for its sleep-inducing properties.
Bones
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Bananas may not be overflowing with calcium, but
they are still helpful in keeping bones strong. Bananas contain
an abundance of fructose oligonucleotides. These are no digestive carbohydrates
that encourage digestive-friendly probiotics and enhance the body's ability to
absorb calcium.
Cancer
Some evidence suggests that moderate consumption of
bananas may be protective against kidney cancer. A survey found that women who ate more than 75
servings of fruits and vegetables cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40
percent, and that bananas were especially effective. Women eating four to six
bananas a week halved their risk of developing kidney cancer.
Bananas may be helpful in preventing
kidney cancer because of their high levels of antioxidant phenolic compounds
Increases Brain Power
- Banana increases your brain cells. So
more brain cells, more brain power.
- Banana contains potassium and magnesium.
Potassium helps deliver oxygen to your brain while magnesium increase
electrical activities between brain nerve cells.
- It improves your focus and memory.
Are you suffering lacks of vitamin
C?
Then you should eat a banana daily. Its cholesterol free and it is
affordable and healthy.
Here is why
“Banana
is rich in vitamin c”.
“Experts recommend that if you consume vitamin C
65 to 90 mg per day, it will increase your immune system and overall health.”
Per
100 gm banana you get 8.7 mg and if you eat 3 bananas per day, you consume 26.1
mg per day.
So
what are you waiting for ? Go grab some bananas.
Control Blood Pressure
Beneficial for women’s pregnancy period:
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As
you know, banana is rich in vitamin C and it especially act as an antioxidant.
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So
it keeps your immune system healthy.
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And
it also contains folic acid which is responsible for removing any birth defects
in the unborn child.
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So
banana is very important for overall growth of the future.
Health risks:
Overripe bananas contain more of amino acids than
other bananas. "Bananas can also contribute to sleepiness when eaten in
excess due to the high amount of tryptophan found in them," she said.
Magnesium also relaxes the muscles — another sometimes-benefit, sometimes-risk.
Bananas are a sugary fruit, so eating too many and
not maintaining proper dental hygiene practices can lead to tooth decay. They
also do not contain enough fat or protein to be a healthy meal on their own, or
an effective post-workout snack.
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