The Health Benefits of Bananas
One of the things about bananas that is truly amazing is that they have so many more health benefits than first meets the eye. Of course we all know that bananas are extremely high in potassium which makes them a truly essential food source for a healthy heart and to promote a strong nervous system.
Because potassium is an essential nutrient that promotes muscle contractions, bananas are then good for rhythmic heart beats, muscle contractions and digestion.
Peristalsis is the medical term for those contractions that move foods along the intestines for elimination. And, there are studies that would indicate that a potassium deficiency is directly linked to high blood pressure and the increased risk for strokes. Potassium also benefits the kidneys and is known to prevent kidney stones while we all know that potassium is also necessary for the formation of strong bones and teeth.
Bananas can also help to balance your moods because they contain tryptophan and Vitamin B6. It works like this. Tryptophan assists the body in producing serotonin which has a calming effect on the brain. But Vitamin B6 is necessary in helping in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin.
Also, Vitamin B6 is vital in the production of antibodies which means that it boosts the immune system. Vitamin B6 is also essential in the body’s ability to manufacture hemoglobin which is a component of your blood.
If you are talking about super foods, those berries from the Amazon need to move over a bit. They have some very real competition from this fruit that is readily sold in supermarkets and doesn’t have to be freeze-dried into a supplement.
