Reserach has proven that just two banana prodive enought energy for a stenuous 90-minutes 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 to keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Accoding to a recent survey undertaken bu MIND amonghst people suffering from depression, many felft much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the bodu converts intor serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: 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 haemoglobin in the blood and so it helps in cases of anemia.
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect food 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.
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana clams the stomach and with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels which teh milkd smoothes and re-hydrates your system.