Bananas

Bananas are special and unique Here's some interesting information, and after reading it, you're not going to look at this fruit in the same way ever again. And to get the most from this tropical fruit, never chill or freeze it in your refrigerator.

There are three natural sugars in this tropical fruit - fructose, glucose and sucrose. Combined with fiber, they allow this great fruit to offer a sustained, substantial amount of energy in a very short period of time. Only two of this unique fruit per serving will give you enough energy for a full ninety minute workout, and not a light one, either. That's why athletes the world over choose it to replenish energy. However, this yellow fruit doesn't help us stay fit by providing only energy. They're also good for a number of different conditions and diseases, making them an important addition to our diets. Let's take a look at some of the conditions that this fruit could be good for.

Anemia: This fruit is high in iron and can stimulate the production of blood hemoglobin.

Blood Pressure Problems: Since this fruit is high in potassium but low in salt, they're a great remedy for high blood pressure. That's why the industry of this tropical fruit is actually allowed to state that this fruit can reduce blood pressure and the risk of stroke.

Brain Power: Recent research, including a study at a middle school in England, has shown that the potassium in this fruit can help students stay much more alert.

Constipation: Since this fruit is high in fiber, they can be a healthy alternative to commercial laxatives for intestinal problems.

Depression: The majority of depression sufferers surveyed said they felt better after having a piece of this tropical fruit. This is because Tryptophan, a substance easily converted to serotonin, is present in this piece of fruit. It can help you relax and feel a lot better.

Hangovers: This fruit combined with honey milkshake is a great way to calm stomachs and build up low blood sugar levels while rehydrating - there's no need for disgusting morning remedies with raw eggs.

Heartburn: This great fruit has a' natural antacid behavior which means that heartburn sufferers should try a serving if they want relief from their problems.

Morning Sickness: Pregnant women may wish to try eating this fruit between meals to maintain blood sugar and keep nausea and illness down.

Mosquito Bites: Instead of using a commercial cream, try using the inside of this fruit's skin to reduce irritation and swelling.

Nerves: High in B vitamins, bananas can calm the nerves and help reduce anxiety.

PMS: Instead of pills, eat this fruit. It contains vitamin B6, which helps regulate your blood glucose levels. Those levels can be a big contributor to mood.

Quitting Smoking: Trying to stop smoking? The B6 and B12 in bananas, plus magnesium and potassium, can help you avoid serious nicotine withdrawal effects.

Stress: Potassium also helps normalize heartbeats, get oxygen to the brain, and regulate the balance of water in the body. When we're stressed, our metobolic rate goes up and potassium levels go down. Eating this piece of fruit can help restore the balance. And More Benefits:

Strokes: Consumption of bananas as a regular part of our diets can reduce the risk of dying of a stroke by up to forty percent.

Temperature Control: Expectant mothers and women who are going through menopause may wish to eat this fruit, long known in many cultures as being "cooling".

Ulcers: Bananas are soft in texture, smooth, and one of the most soothing raw fruits there is. It reduces irritation, coats the stomach lining and neutralizes extra acid.

Warts: Want to get rid of a wart without surgery? Place a piece of banana skin, moist side down, on top of the area, and tape it down. This is a folk remedy for these unsightly blemishes.

Weight Gain: Stress has been shown to cause significant weight gain, by encouraging us to eat lots of bad for us comfort foods. The most obese people are often the ones in the highest pressure jobs. To keep cravings from occurring, consider eating a banana - high in carbohydrates - on a regular basis to steady blood sugar levels.

Any way you look at it, bananas work as a natural remedy for many problems. They have four times as much protein, twice as many carbohydrates, three times as much phosphorus, five times as much iron and vitamin A and twice the other vitamins and minerals you'll find in an apple. It's rich in potassium and extremely inexpensive. It might be time to start saying that it's a banana a day to keep the doctor away.