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johnhall

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Health Benefits of Bananas
« on: June 17, 2011, 01:02:31 AM »
Banana health benefits are comparable to any other type of fruit. In fact, bananas have several positive benefits that many other fruits do not have.

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood

Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function

Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.

Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.

Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.

In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently.

Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.

Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.

Blood Pressure

Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high 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.

Heartburn

Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness

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

Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Ulcers

This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.

Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function

Mosquito Bites

Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling

Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs

Stroke Risk

According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.
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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 11:26:50 PM »
Banana is  really very beneficial for health and it is very beneficial for weight gain. I think banana is help prevent blood pressure.  It is also best for kidney and it is the rich source of fructooligosaccharide, Vitamin and supplements. I also eating banana and it is the way to reduced much depression. So in my opinion you should be eating  a banana for good health.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2011, 06:52:31 AM »
Banana are good for your heart, bones and kidney. It is high sources of naturally vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in making hemoglobin in blood. It has high amount of fiber, which make easy to digest food. Bananas are known for energy booster, so always eat a banana before you starting big work outs.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2011, 04:56:31 AM »
Banana has a lot of benefits such as it is great for the eyes vision.It cure the problems of Anemia.It also help to reduce the depression,it maintains the blood pressure in control.It is also good for kidney and bones.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2011, 10:14:10 PM »
Banana is very helpful for Kidney cancer. If you want to improve weight gain so you can alway eat banana because it is best way to improve weight gain. It has  a good effects on blood pressure. I  am always eating banana.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2011, 12:32:38 AM »
Banana is the great fruit for health. It give us too much calcium and with that we can make our bones strong. It good for kidney and blood pressure. We can gain our weight with banana.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2011, 10:57:59 AM »
banana is also a good source of fiber that will aid digestion..

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2011, 11:23:32 PM »
Banana has a lot of gains such as it is great for the eyes vision.It cure the problems of Anemia.It also help to reduce the depression,it maintains the blood pressure

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2011, 02:35:44 AM »
Banana is that fruit which gives us good energy and calcium and it is good for making the strong bones and  kidney. If you want  to gain your weight then Banana is useful.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2011, 04:41:41 AM »
Banana is very good and healthy fruit
it gives us good energy and calcium and it is good for making the strong bones...

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2011, 05:34:09 AM »
Bananas are good for your heart, bones and kidneys. These sources naturally high in vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in making hemoglobin in the blood. Has lots of fiber, which makes it easy to digest food. Bananas are known to boost energy, so I always eat a banana before great work outs.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2011, 02:18:44 PM »
There are many benefits of banana:-
- Reduce stress.
- Increase metabolism.
- Good for constipation.
- Healthy food.
- Potassium and magnesium are in good amount in that.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2011, 12:53:55 AM »
Very good post, banana is good for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt. Eating banana in breakfast is reduce your morning sickness, and hold your temperature control full day. Banana is really great remedy for many illness. So make sure eat at least two banana in a day.

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2011, 11:59:01 AM »
There are many benefits of banana:
1) There is no better snack than a banana
2) It containing three natural sugars are ucrose, fructose and glucose
3) banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
  I like to eat it very much.....

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Re: Health Benefits of Bananas
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2011, 08:06:36 AM »
Banana has lots of vitamins.banana help to reduce depression and maintain blood pressure.Banana is healthy for body.This fruit help to far from disease.