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One of the most consumed fruits worldwide, Bananas are convenient, affordable, and delicious.

Bananas, which originated in Southeast Asia, are now produced all over the world and come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. The most popular variant is a yellow banana that is green when unripe.

Bananas are more than just an affordable fruit and an excellent source of potassium. Bananas have amazing health benefits that can help you protect your body from many diseases. 

These benefits are linked to a fruit called carotenoids, which give bananas their distinctive yellow colour. 

These carotenoids have powerful anti-oxidant properties that can neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals in the body. 

Additionally, they improve our immune system by strengthening its defences against germs and other foreign substances that might cause disease. 

Because of these benefits, eating plenty of bananas is important for our overall health. Let’s explore the many ways that eating bananas are good for us.

 

Reduces bloating

 Bloating makes you uncomfortable.

 Bananas can assist you in combat gas and water retention in this condition. It might enhance the stomach's bloat-fighting bacteria.

 Additionally, because it is high in potassium, it may aid in reducing the amount of fluid that the body retains.

They’re Good For Heart Health 

One of the reasons that bananas are beneficial for our heart health is that they are a great source of potassium.

 Potassium is an important mineral that helps to regulate blood pressure and maintain the correct amount of fluid in our bodies.

 Potassium is low in many fruits, vegetables and grains, and a diet low in potassium is one of the main causes of high blood pressure. 

So by adding bananas to your diet, you can help to lower your blood pressure and protect your heart.

Lowering of cholesterol

 Bananas are also a good source of fibre, which can help to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels in the body.

 Thus, consuming bananas can help to prevent a heart-clogging build-up of blood pressure.

 Itching Relief

If you have a scratchy mosquito bite, don't throw away banana peels.

People claim that rubbing the inside of a banana peel relieves the itch and swelling from insect bites.

What have you got to lose by offering it a try if the research isn't conclusive?

They’re Good For Eye Health

 Bananas include vitamins A and C, both of which are antioxidants and good for the eyes and skin.

 Additionally, they contain beta carotene, which can aid to shield cells and heal cellular damage.

 In addition, bananas include other nutrients that are good for the eyes, such as vitamin E (120 micrograms per small banana) and lutein (26 micrograms per medium banana).

Aids Against Anaemia

Bananas are beneficial for those with anaemia because of their high folate contents.

 The daily eating of bananas may lessen anaemia-related fatigue and pale complexion.

Maintaining memory and Elevating mood

Bananas are called “Happy” fruit because they have tryptophan.

 Tryptophan, an amino acid found in bananas, aids in memory preservation, improves one's capacity for learning and memory and regulates mood.

Some Fun Facts

• Ø Bananas emit radiation. They have trace quantities of potassium-40 in them. But you would have to consume about 700 bananas per day for more than 80 years for the energy to be dangerous.  
• Ø Export bananas are picked green and allowed to ripen in their final destination.
• Ø Bananas are known by their scientific name, Musa sapientum, which translates to "fruit of the wise man."
• Ø Bananas float on the water, just like watermelons and apples.
• Ø The potassium in the peel can cause a wart to vanish in one to two weeks if the inside of a small piece of banana peel is rubbed on it every night. 

 

Conclusion

Bananas are an inexpensive fruit that can provide many benefits for your health. 

They are a great source of potassium, fibre, vitamin A and antioxidants that can help protect you from disease and premature aging.

 And they are delicious too!

        Make sure to include bananas in your diet, and you will be glad you did!