Amazing Benefits of Banana

Okay, well everybody knows the creamy, rich and delicious fingers of joy are abundant in vitamin B6 and a good source of manganese, vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, biotin, and copper. I however went into an in-depth search of further findings as to how the yellow beauties help maintain health and here is what I found:


1.) According to the latest Japanese Scientific Research, a full ripe banana with dark patches on the yellow skin produces a substance known as TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells. The darker the patches it has, the higher the immunity enhancement quality; hence the riper the banana, the better the anti-cancer quality!. A yellow skin banana with dark spots on it is 8 times more effective in enhancing the property of white blood cells than a green skinned version.
Eating just one banana a day increases immunity!
2.) The unique mix of vitamins, minerals, and low glycemic carbohydrates in bananas has made them a favorite fruit among endurance athletes.Bananas have long been valued by athletes for prevention of muscle cramps. Since bananas are a good source of potassium, and since low potassium levels are known to contribute to risk of muscle cramps, it is logical to think about the potassium content of bananas as being the reason for fewer muscle cramps after consumption of bananas.
*This high potassium content also has cardiovascular benefits.
2.) A second type of cardiovascular benefit from bananas involves their sterol content. While bananas are a very low-fat food (less than 4% of their calories come from fat), one type of fat that they do contain in small amounts are sterols like sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. As these sterols look structurally similar to cholesterol, they can block the absorption of dietary cholesterol. By blocking absorption, they help us keep our blood cholesterol levels in check.

3.) Taking just one finger of banana provides enough energy for an intense 90 minute work out!, no wonder it's soo sweet; it's packed full of calories.
How To Enjoy:
In addition to being eaten raw, bananas are a wonderful addition to a variety of recipes from salads to baked goods.
* A peanut butter and banana sandwich drizzled with honey is an all-time favorite comfort food for children and adults alike.
*Add chopped bananas, walnuts and maple syrup to oatmeal or porridge.
You could actually make a purely natural banana flavored ice-cream with mashed bananas, skimmed milk and chocolate flavor. Yummy, try it!
Enjoy!