How useful banana?

Home of the yellow fruit is southeast Asia. From there it was brought in the tropical parts of Africa, and later in America. Besides delicious banana poses properties useful for health and our good form.
1. Energy
Southern fruit is rich in simple carbohydrates, which degrade much faster than our body. Thus our body procure large energy charge. This makes bananas adequate food for athletes and for people suffering from fatigue and loss of strength.
Gives energy - Bananas contain three natural two sugars sucrose, fructose and glucose. Bananas can give you energy to help you when you exercise in the gym or playing your favorite sport. Therefore see players eating bananas during a tennis match.

2. For a good mood
Contained in bananas vitamin B6 stimulates the action of serotonin - the so-called. "Hormone of happiness." It has beneficial effects on the central nervous system, improves mood and helps us to overcome stress. Note that the initial amount in the southern fruit growing in the process of maturing, but if bananas appear brown spots, vitamin begins to degrade.

3. For the brain, heart and blood pressure
Thanks potassium they contain bananas may significantly reduce the risk of stroke. It proved to study in the US. For this purpose it is sufficient to adopt a single banana daily. Potassium also prevents cardiovascular problems and lowers blood pressure - you regularly eat three bananas a day. A helper is a potassium magnesium, which strengthens the heart and muscles. The level of both is not influenced by the stage of maturity of the banana.

4. slender figure
Besides containing almost zero grams of fat, bananas are rich in so-called. complex carbohydrates. The body requires more time for their degradation and thus maintain the feeling of satiety for longer. Delayed processing of complex carbohydrates and prevent the rise in the level of sugar in the blood. As a result, our bodies produce less insulin and we lose weight faster. Otherwise, the increased level of insulin prevents fat burning. If you are on a starvation diet, you can eat even up to 6 bananas a day. It is important to drink and three liters of mineral water or unsweetened tea per day. Otherwise, bananas can lead to constipation. Keep in mind that the more mature banana is, the more complex carbohydrates are converted into simple, ie overripe bananas put on weight, not shoot them down.

5. When stomach problems
Taking three bananas a day in combination with three large glasses of mineral water or unsweetened tea to each regulate your digestion. Moreover, some of the substances contained in bananas contribute to the formation of a protective layer type, which "dress" the wall of your stomach and neutralize excess acids.

6. Against gallstones
Pectins in southern fruit associated with excess bile acid in the body and dispose of it as it reduces the risk of developing gallstones. As a result, the body must again form the bile, which is in need of cholesterol. And it our bodies procure the blood and reduces the level there.

7. Against PMS
Many women suffer from back pain in the groin, nervousness and irritability before the start of the menstrual cycle. Complaints are compounded by stress and lack of vitamin B6. In the case of banana helps against stiff muscles of the back and stomach area, and against the stretched nerves, and against the feeling of heaviness in the chest. Our advice: 4-5 days before the beginning of the cycle has to start eating two or three bananas a day.
Instead of wondering what pill to drink to remove the tension from her premenstrual syndrome, just eat a banana, ladies. Quantities of vitamin B6, and iron, regulate blood sugar, which affects the mood of a woman during this period.

Did you know that ...
The optimal combination is banana with milk - because of it, the body receives not only the nutrients contained in the southern fruit, but also valuable protein. If you can prepare your own banana milk, we suggest the following recipe: Mix in blender two bananas with 250ml low-fat milk.

8. Reduces the risk of heart disease and blood pressure - one medium banana contains 4 grams of potassium, which is almost 13% of the recommended daily dose for adults. Potassium is an essential mineral that is reacted with the sodium and adjusts the balance of fluids in the body. Is also needed for muscle contraction and proper functioning of the heart and nervous system.

9. Reduces the risk of cancer
study of a newspaper Cancer shows that the likelihood of kidney cancer is reduced by frequent consumption of vegetables and fruits especially bananas. The study shows that the probability of developing kidney cancer in women decreased by 50% from eating bananas 4-6 times a week.

10. Protects the stomach and reduces the risk of ulcers
Bananas protect and maintain the function of the stomach in two ways. First cause creation of mucus in the stomach, forming a protective barrier against stomach acids. Second Bananas have a substance called protease inhibitors, which breaks down bacteria in the stomach, causing ulcers. Protease inhibitor also fight against the spread of certain cells and viruses, including HIV.

11. Maintains healthy bones
high levels of sodium in the diet leads to excessive amounts of calcium that are lost in the urine, which in turn reduces the strength and overall bone health. The high content of potassium in bananas neutralize the sodium in your diet, allowing calcium to stay in your body and help to maintain and strengthen the bone structure.

12. Helps with depression - Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. They also contain a protein called tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin, which makes you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. According to recent studies of the British Association for mental health among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.
The reason for this is the content of tryptophan, a type of protein that your body converts into serotonin, also known as the "happiness hormone", which improves our mood and overall makes us happy.

14. Helps to quit smoking
When smokers decide to take this important step to quit the habit, bananas can be their ally in this, because they contain vitamins B6 and B12, as well as the minerals potassium and magnesium, which help the body recover from the effects of nicotine.

15. mosquito bites and skin irritation
the inside of a banana peel is known to be very effective in reducing inflammation and swelling of mosquito bites. Simply rub the inside of the banana peel on the affected area.

16. Increases attention and Brainpower
After a survey of 200 students in Middlesex (England) has shown that students who eat three bananas a day have a higher mental alertness and are more focused.

17. Helps hangover
One of the best ways to overcome the hangover drink is like a banana milkshake with a little honey. Banana calms the stomach and with the help of the honey builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Do you still think whether to add the bananas in your daily diet?

18. Anemia disappears
Rich in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin and to help in case of anemia.

19. normalizes high blood pressure
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high values ​​of potasium, and with it the lower values ​​of salts, which makes it ideal for the regulation of blood pressure. This is one of the reasons American Health Organization to allow banana producers to officially announce the fetus as a means to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

20. High brain activity
Two hundred students from the English school in Tuikenam were supported in academic activities through eat bananas for breakfast and lunch. The study showed that fruits rich in potasium enhance concentration, making pupils more agile.

21. Effective against constipation
As already mentioned, the banana is rich in fiber. Fruits help to solve the problem with constipation without the use of a laxative.

22. Medicine after insect bites and mosquito
Before going on to something else, eat a banana and rub the bite area with the inside of the bark. Many people find this efficiently, swelling and irritation strongly reduced.

23. Robust nervous system
Bananas are high in B vitamins that assist calming and regulation of the nervous system.

24. Friend of plague
Banana is widely used in the diets of people with intestinal problems because of its soft texture. It is believed that he is the only raw fruit that can be used without risk of irritation in chronically ill.

25. Controls body temperature
Many different variety and cultures around the world are bananas a "cooling" fruit that lowers both the physical and emotional temperature. For example, in Thailand, pregnant women take more bananas to make sure that the baby will be born with a low temperature.

In conclusion

A banana really is a natural remedy for many diseases. Compared to an apple, it has 4 times more protein 2 times more calories 3 times more phosphorus, 5 times as much vitamin A and iron, and twice more other vitamins and minerals ... is also rich in potassium and is one of the most valuable foods. Of course, only if it is detached from the tree ripe, not green and it is not treated with chemicals, as unfortunately tropical fruits are many on the market.

Here is one reason - not reaching for the finger. Only when you are trying to lose weight and keep a diet, the banana is not your friend. However, a banana is two slices of bread, and sucrose, fructose and glucose, which incorporates are the first friends of diets. Apart from that rule, we suggest you focus on the other 10 and boldly snacking delicious fruit.