Banana – fruit for healthy digestion

Banana – fruit  for healthy digestion

 Banana is very much a staple fruit and  not only delicious but is also cheap and available throughout the year. Banana is a fruit which is still very casually consumed for its taste, texture and a feeling of fullness.  

The masses definitely prefer it due to its low cost . Bananas are a caloric dense fruit. Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic. Bananas  are a good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective. 

The high potassium content promotes bone health too. Bananas have an antacid effect and are said to protect against stomach ulcers . Bananas are rich in the soluble fibre pectin. Thereby it assists healthy digestion and eases out constipation. Bananas  are a rich source of fructooligosaccharides which act as a prebiotic and stimulate the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine.  They protect us from harmful bacteria that cause gastric disturbances. 

Bananas are a good source of carotenoids which are antioxidants and have a protective effect against chronic  disease condition. Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.

Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6. Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing protection from free radicals and chronic disease.