Banana

Bananas are one of the most nutritious fruits available year-round. bananas are a healthy food choice for both kids and adults.

Nutrients in Banana:

Bananas make for a nutritious and healthy food choice because they are a good source of fiber, are low in sodium, cholesterol, calories, and contain almost no

fat. Because bananas are loaded with potassium (422 mg per medium banana), bananas are a great post-workout snack for those who strength train or engage in

cardio exercise to help replace potassium lost through sweating. Bananas are also a good source of:

Vitamin B6

Vitamin C

Manganese

Folate

Bananas provide trace amounts of calcium, zinc, copper, iron, vitamin E, and selenium. In addition, bananas also contain fructo-oligosaccharide, a resistant starch

that acts as a prebiotic. Prebiotics promote a healthy gut and help the body more easily absorb nutrients from food.

Although bananas are somewhat high in carbohydrates, eating bananas should not raise blood sugar levels too high and

can be considered a part of a healthy diet.

Health Benefits:

1.Bananas are good for your heart and nerves.Bananas contain a high dose of potassium - an essential ingredient to keep your heart and nervous system in good shape.

2Bananas are good for your kidneys and bones

3.Bananas can act as mood enhancers or mild sedatives

4.Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

5.Bananas are good for kids

Banana is also helpful in the following cases : Stomach ulcer (banana has a natural antacid), Colitis, Digestive disorder, Diarrhea, Constipation (banana is high in fiber),

Hemorrhoids