Googling every time leads me to
some diverse things. Today also I actually was going through “the banana
Republics” and it don’t know somehow lead me to “The Benefits of Banana”…
Strange, isn’t it?…!!
But ya… for the people who are too
lean, as I was; want to gain weight, as I wanted; are pure veggie, as I am,
should know the paybacks of Banana as the best alternative for gaining weight
easily. (Of course not the muscle building but the carbohydrates which at some
extent not bad and ya too important for weight gaining)
Apart from attaining weight which
I have thoroughly observed and experienced, following are the banana benefits which
I was not knowing (and may be you too)
Blood pressure: Maintaining a low
sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure, however increasing
potassium intake may be just as important because of its vasodilation effects.
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, fewer than
2% of US adults meet the daily 4700 mg recommendation.
Also of note, a high potassium
intake is associated with a 20% decreased risk of dying from all causes.
Asthma: A study conducted by the
Imperial College of London found that children who ate just one banana per day
had a 34% less chance of developing asthma.
Cancer: Consuming bananas,
oranges and orange juice in the first two years of life may reduce the risk of
developing childhood leukemia. As a good source of vitamin C, bananas can help
combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. High fiber intakes
from fruits and vegetables like bananas are associated with a lowered risk of colorectal cancer.
Heart health: The fiber,
potassium, vitamin C and B6 content in bananas all support heart health. An
increase in potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most
important dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk of
cardiovascular disease.
In one study, those who consumed
4069 mg of potassium per day had a 49% lower risk of death from ischemic heart
disease compared with those who consumed less potassium (about 1000 mg per
day).
Diabetes: Studies have shown that
type 1 diabetics who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels
and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels.
One medium banana provides about 3 grams of fiber.
So stay boosted.. and I again get into where I started from.. " Banana Republic
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