Saturday, April 27, 2013

10 Reasons why you should eat more bananas!



Bananas help overcome depression due high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin — the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.

Eating two bananas before a strenuous workout can pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.

Bananas help protect you against muscle cramps during workouts and night time leg cramps.

Bananas regulate blood sugar and relieve stress, which improves your mood and reduces PMS symptoms.

Bananas are high in vitamin B-6 which helps reduce swelling, protect against type 2 diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and assist in the production of white blood cells.

Bananas are full of iron, which helps strengthen your blood and relieve anemia.

The FDA officially recognizes bananas as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.

Bananas aid digestion and help the body get rid of toxins and heavy metals.

Bananas stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the bowel as well as assist in absorbing nutrients.

Eating bananas helps prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration, and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption.

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