Here are amazing things you should know about bananas.
Mental Alertness
Studies have shown that 3 servings of banana daily can aid in learning by making students more alert.
Students should snack more on bananas than on soft drinks and biscuits.
Heartburns and Ulcers
This are very uncomfortable conditions many people suffer from.
Bananas have natural antacids that help soothe the pain of heartburns and stomach ulcers.
Stress
Pressure at work or school leads most to high intake of fatty and processed foods like pies, noodles, chips, fries and chocolate. These foods lead to obesity and its related problems like hypertension, diabetes and cancer. Snacking on bananas helps avoid this
Blood Pressure
Bananas are rich in potassium and low in salt. This combination makes it good for blood pressure control.
Morning Sickness
This is the nauseous feeling experienced by some women in the first trimester (3 months) of pregnancy. Snacking on bananas between meals regulates blood sugar to avoid morning sickness.
Did you know?
A banana has 4 times the protein in an apple. It also has 3 times the phosphorus, 5 times the vitamin A and 2 times the carbohydrates in an apple.
Little wonder monkeys are quick, agile and alert. They love bananas. Lol
'A banana or more a day makes a lot of sense'!
Dr. Tope Adetiba
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