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Unique Health Benefits of " Bananas " ( One Banana has 108 Calories and 17 g Natural Sugar ) ( Don't

eat too many bananas in one sitting. 2 bananas per day is a good average . ) 1 ) Anti Cancer : Banana contains Anti Cancer Properties TNF which has the ability to combat abnor mal cells . It increased the number one of white blood cells , enhanced the Immu nity of the body and produced anti cancer substance TNF and the other Studies sh ows Kidney Cancer is greatly lessened by frequent consumption of fruits and vege tables, though especially bananas. For instance, the probability of developing k idney cancer in female subjects decreased by 50% when eating bananas four to six times a week. 2 ) Lower Blood Pressure & Heart Health : Studies show that the high amounts of potassium in bananas (over 13% of the RDA) can lower one's blood pressure, which in turn lessens the possibility of Athero sclerosis, Heart Attack and Stroke. 3 ) Vitamin B6 in Banana : One banana has an impressive 34% of the RDA of vitamin B6, which serves many imp ortant roles in the body's health. For example, the B6 in bananas acts as an Ant i-In?ammatory agent that helps ward off Cardiovascular Disease, Type II Diabetes ( B6 helps in regulating blood glucose levels ) , as well as Obesity. B6 also c ontributes to the maintenance of the lymphoid glands that ensure the production of healthy white blood cells that Protect the body from Infection. Finally, the vitamin B6 in bananas plays a pivotal part in cell formation and proper Nervous System function, making one banana a day a healthy and delicious choice. 4 ) for Stress & Depression : people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. T his is because bananas contain Tryptophan, a type of protein that the body conve rts into Serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally mak e you feel happier. Studies show that bananas are also helpful in reducing stres s levels. 5 ) Healthy Digestive Tract & Colon Health : Bananas can diminish the uncomfortable effects of Diarrhea and Constipation. The high amounts of Potassium in bananas can restock electrolytes that are easil y depleted when suffering from diarrhea -- potassium being an important electrol yte itself. Furthermore, bananas can relieve the body from constipation and help restore regular digestion with Pectin, a soluble polysaccharide that helps norm alize the digestive tract. Banana provides High Nutrient Absorption . The potass ium in bananas is not the only means to ensure healthy levels of calcium in the body. Bananas also contain high levels of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) that--alon g with insulin--promotes calcium absorption. FOS further nourishes healthy bacte ria in the Colon that manufacture vitamins and digestive enzymes that boost the body's overall ability to absorb nutrients. 6 ) Ulcers : Bananas protect the healthy constitution of the stomach in two ways. Firstly, th ey trigger the production of mucus in the stomach, which provides a protective b arrier Against Stomach Acids. Secondly, bananas possess protease inhibitors, a s ubstance that breaks down bacteria in the stomach that cause ulcers. (Moreover, protease inhibitor also obstruct the replication of certain cells and viruses, including HIV.) 7 ) Brain Power : Especially for Kids ? Eating a banana helps the brain to function at its best. B ananas release energy slowly, and this helps the brain to stay alert.Bananas hav

e a high level of potassium. Thus they are a good food for overall health. Banan as supply potassium to the brain, helping to keep Oxygen levels normalized and a lso promoting strong signals between cells. 8 ) Healthy Bones : Potassium prevents the weakening of the body's bones.The potassium found in bana nas neutralizes the high amounts of Sodium in one's diet, thus allowing for heal thy amounts of calcium to remain within the body . Probiotic bacteria help in ab sorbing calcium and increasing the digestive ability. This helpful bacterium is present in bananas. Green bananas are especially helpful in absorbing Calcium. 9 ) Help Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood an d so helps in cases of anemia. 10 ) Helps maintain Low Blood Sugar and curbs overeating. 11 ) Helps Reduce Menstrual Pains with Larry Sherman, Kostas Fillis and Ibikunle Adeniyi J. =========================================== EVEN BANANA PEEL GOT REMEDIES. Whiten Teeth with Banana Peel To whiten teeth with banana peel is very safe and healthy for teeth as banana pe els are a wonderful source of minerals and vitamins. They do not have the abrasi veness that other natural whiteners have and best of all they are inexpensive. Instructions: 1. Brush your teeth as usual with a natural toothpaste or you can use the banana peel first and then brush. Use a ripe banana as it has the most potassium content in it. Peel from the bottom end as this is how monkeys peel their bananas and it will k eep you from having all those loose threads. 2.Take a piece of the inside of the banana peel and gently rub around on your te eth for about 2 minutes. The amazing minerals in the peel like potassium, magnesium and manganese absorb into your teeth and whiten them.

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