Banana is a tropical fruit. It comes from a large plant which grows all round the year. Bananas are plucked from the plant when they are green and turn yellow when they are ripe. It is a very good low calorie food. It mostly contains carbohydrates which are easy to digest. A diet of banana with skimmed milk is very good for weight reduction.
It is rich in potassium and is highly recommended for people suffering from blood pressure. Potassium also helps to increase mental alertness. Its high iron content helps to improve the hemoglobin content in the blood and is recommended anemia patients. It is also rich in electrolytes and helps to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body.
Banana helps the body to absorb calcium more efficiently and leads to healthy bones. Eating bananas promotes health of the kidney. As banana has a high vitamin B content, it improves nerve function. Banana is very good for intestinal disorders and particularly effective in the treatment of peptic ulcers. It has a high fiber content. Mashed banana is a very good treatment for dysentery. It is an excellent laxative and good for constipation. It is also promotes healing wounds. It is an ideal food for people trying quit smoking. It contains vitamins that help the body to adjust to nicotine withdrawal.
It is a natural antacid and provides effective treatment for heartburn. It is a high energy food. The sugars in the banana are easily absorbed by the blood stream resulting in high energy levels.
Banana peel reduces the itching and swelling due to mosquito bite. Banana peel rubbed against the teeth makes it sparkling white. It is useful in removing warts. It is also used to treat the skin disease psoriasis. Dried banana peel is a very effective mineral compost.
Banana peel is a natural cosmetic as it is used to improve the texture and tone of the skin. A combination of mashed banana and honey with a few drops of lemon is used as face pack. Mashed banana with avocado and papaya also makes a very good face pack. Apply ripe banana on the cracked area of the feet. Skin becomes soft and the cracks disappear after sometime
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