Bananas are filled with so many nutrients, that they are almost the perfect cure for whatever ails you! Compared to an apple, the potassium-rich banana has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.
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Boost Your Brain Power: potassium in bananas makes your more alert
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Natural Laxative: High in fiber, bananas can get things moving without the use of chemicals
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Calm Yourself: Bananas are high in calming B vitamins
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Anemia Help: High in iron, bananas can help anemia by stimulating the production of hemoglobin
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Get Over a Hangover: Make a banana milkshake with honey and milk. The banana calms the stomach and builds up blood sugar levels with the help of the honey…the milk soothes and rehydrates
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Cheer Up: Bananas contain tryptophan that the body converts into serotonin. Bananas can make you relax, feel happier and improve your mood
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No More Nicotine: Bananas contain B6, B12 and potassium and magnesium which all aid in stopping smoking and nicotine withdrawal
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So Long Strokes: Research shows that regular consumption of bananas can cut your risk of strokes by 50%
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Mama Morning Sickness: Snack on bananas between meals and keep your blood sugar even, preventing morning sickness
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Monthly Moods: Regulate your blood glucose levels with the B6 in Bananas and smooth your mood naturally
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Better Blood Pressure: High in potassium and yet low in salt, this is the perfect blood pressure food.
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Halt Heartburn: Bananas are a natural, soothing antacid
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Manage Mosquitoes: Many people reduce the swelling and itch of mosquito bites by rubbing the inside of the banana skin on them
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Soothe Stress: Our potassium levels plummet when we are stressed. Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. Bananas are high in potassium!
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Wart Removal: Put the inside of a banana skin on a wart and hold it in place with a bandage: a natural wart remover!
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SAD: Banish seasonal affective disorder by consuming bananas natural mood enhancer: tryptophan
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Ulcers: Soft and soothing, bananas are the only raw fruit that reduces the acids of ulcers and coats the stomach lining
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Pressure and Pounds: Highly stressed people benefit from a high carbohydrate banana between meals to keep their cravings and blood sugar in control
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Cool It: Many cultures consider bananas a ‘cooling’ fruit that lowers the emotional and physical temperature of a person
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Super Shine: Wipe your shoes with the inside of a banana skin and polish with a dry cloth for a super shoe shine.