Saturday, November 17, 2007

Why You Should Eat Bananas


Dreaming of something to eat; that is low in calories and fat, that is high in water content, which is full of nutrients to increase energy? Then you got to eat Bananas.

Bananas are one of the best fruits to eat when attempting to lose weight. They are full of nutrients for increased energy and vitality. Because Bananas have high content of potassium they are able to reduces the weight of water in a body. A banana contains three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose. These natural sugars combined with fiber in a banana give an instant, continuous and large boost of energy. According to research two bananas provide enough energy for an exhausting 90-minute workout.

But energy isn't the only thing we get out of eating a banana. It can also help prevent a number of illnesses and conditions.

Tired of being depressed, then you got to eat bananas. According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. The reason to that is because bananas contain a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

This got to make you want to eat Bananas; it has been proven that banana is a source of Brain Power. This research has shown that because banana is potassium-packed fruit it can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

I am sure no one likes mosquito bites. If you are the type of person who don’t appreciate rubbing a chemically formulated cream on you skin. Then you got to appreciate bananas; rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin can reduce swelling and irritation of mosquito bites.

Stress can cause our metabolic rate to rises by reducing our potassium levels. And as I said previously Bananas have high content of potassium; Potassium is a vital mineral, it helps normalize the heartbeat by sending oxygen to the brain. So to reduce stress it is advised to eat bananas.

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