HEALTHY BENEFITS OF BANANA'S

1:Bananas are one of the best fruit sources of vitamin B6.

Vitamin B6 from bananas is easily absorbed by your body and a medium sized banana can provide about a quarter of your daily vitamin B6 needs.

Vitamin B6 helps your body:

.produce red blood cells,

. metabolism carbohydrates and fats turning into energy.

. metabolism amino acids.

.remove unwanted chemicals from your liver and kidney's and 

. maintain a healthy nervous system.

Vitamin B6 is also good for pregnant women as it helps meet their baby's development needs.

2:Bananas are respectable sources of vitamin C

You may not associate bananas with vitamin C but a medium sized banana will provide about 10% of your daily vitamin C needs .

 

Vitamin C helps:

. protect your body against cell and tissue damage.

.your body absorb iron better.

.your body produce collagen the protein which holds your skin, bones and body together and 

. support brain health by producing serotonin a harmone that affects our sleep cycle,moods and experiences if stress and pain.

3: Manganese in bananas is good for your skin.

One medium sized banana provides approximately 13% if your daily Manganese needs.Manganese helps your body make collagen and protects your skin and other cells against free radicle damage.

4: Potassium in bananas is good for your heart and blood pressure

A medium sized banana will provide around 320-400 mg of potassium which meets about 10% of your daily potassium needs.

Potassium helps your body maintain a healthy heart and blood pressure. In addition bananas are low in sodium. The low sodium and high potassium combination helps to control high blood pressure.

5: Bananas can aid digestion and help beat gastrointestinal issues

A medium banana will provide about 10-12% of your body fibre needs. Singapore's Health promotion Board recommends a daily dietary fibre intake of 20g for women and 26g for men.

Soluble and insoluble fibres play an important role in your health. Soluble fibre helps your body control your blood sugar level and get rid of fatty substances such as cholesterol.

Insoluble fibres adds weight and softness to stools making it easier for you to have regular bowel movements. This helps to keep your gut healthy and safe from harmful bacteria.

Bananas especially newly ripened ones contain starch that does not digest in your small intestine and is able to pass into the large intestine. Such Bananas help you manage your weight better as you stay full for longer.

That said , Bananas can help you beat gastrointestinal issues such as:

. constipation

.stomach ulcers and 

. heartburn