Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Banana







Bananas are common and very normal fruits but they have extraordinary properties that make them a great super-food which provide us with energy, make us feel full and provide our bodies with the needed essential nutrients due to the high amount of fibers, vitamins and natural sugars, such as fructose and sucrose.

This fruit is consumed all over the world and the price is very affordable in most countries. Additionally, it is the top consumed fruit in the USA.

The unripe fruits normally are green but may have other colour like purple. Upon purchasing, bananas last approximately a week but after some time there are black spots that appear on them and grow bigger and bigger , until the banana turns black. 

We think that they are rotten and thus just throw them away. These dark spots are not a sign of rotting but something very unique.

This is the sign which shows that the bananas actually ripen and the more spots appear the better for you.
The dark spots represent the tumour necrosis factor  (TNF) and the higher this factor the better. 

This is a cancer fighting substances that assists in fighting against abnormal cells in the body. TNF helps the communication between the cells in our immune system, guiding the movements of the cells towards the areas in our bodies that are inflamed or infected.

A recent research showed that TNF from bananas can stop tumour cell growth and and spread, causing apoptosis or cell death.

Bananas are packed with high levels of antioxidants which strength the immune system and increase the white cells count. Through this way the body fights off infections and evn cancer.

Aside from these properties, bananas have great benefits, thus you need to include them into your daily diet. 

Bananas are good for:-

Blood Presure
They are high in potassium, but do not contain sodium, thus they are excellent for the heart. They lower the blood pressure and prevent heart attachs and strokes.

Heartburn
This condition can be relieved in a minute due to the fruit's natural anti-acid properties, thus if in case you start feeling the symptoms, munch one banana and you will momentarily feel better.

Anemia
Anemic people can benefit from introducing bananas into their diets as they will be provided with iron.It stimulates the production of hemoglobin and strengthen the blood supply.

Energy
They give energy and are great pre-workout snack as they contain minerals, vitamins and low glycemic carbs that increase your endurance while the high level of potassium prevents muscle cramps.

Depression
Due to bananas being high in tryptophan  which is converted into serotonin upon digestion, they can fight depression. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy, relaxed and in better mood. In case you feel down, take one banana and you will feel much better.

Ulcers
Bananas are perfect for this condition as they are soft, muchy and protect the stomach lining from irritation and acid.

Temperature control
This fruit lowers the body temperature and cools you off. This goes for when you feel hot or when you have a fever.

Nerves or  PMS
In case you feel stressed out or down , take a banana as it regulates the blood sugar levels and is rich in vitamin B which naturally calm the nervous system, making people feel relaxed and improving their mood.

Constipation
The fibers they contain are beneficial for those who suffer from constipation and they stimulate bowel movement and relieve the symptoms.