Know your fruit: Banana benefits

Bananas are said to be one of the most widely consumed fruits all around the world. And here are a few reasons contributing to the above mentioned fact.

• These sweet delights are said to have more potassium than most fruits helping in lowering the blood pressure levels.
• Banana contains tryptophan that plays a dominant role in preserving memory and boosting your mood and makes you more alert.
• Intake of banana may also lessen the chance of developing asthma.
• The high amount of Vitamin C, B6 and fiber reduces the risk of developing cancer cells.
• Banana regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation which improves your mood and reduces PMS symptoms.
• Bananas reduce swelling, aids weight loss and also help in the production of white blood cells.
• Banana helps in curing constipation due to the high fiber content in it.
• It protects against muscle cramps during workouts.
• Banana strengthens blood and relieve anemia with the added iron.
• Banana is the only raw fruits that can be consumed to relieve stomach ulcers.
• The high anti-oxidants in it provide protection from chronic disease.
• It can bring down the body temperature during a fever or on a hot day.