CAN BANANA MAKES YOU YOUNG?

Banana- Nature’s Tonic

Banana is the gift of nature and holds the peak position among other fruits owing to its nutrient value. It is one of the richest sources of carbohydrates, starch and fructose. It is a good source of minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, sulphur etc. and vitamins such as vitamin A, C, D, E, riboflavin and niacin. It has got a high calorific value of about 200 per fruit.

During digestion, fructose is easily metabolized and absorbed by the body, giving instant energy. This fruit also contains proteins whereas the lipid content is negligible. These proteins play a major role in rebuilding process of body cells.

Now let’s go through some of the beneficial effects of banana fruit.

1. Banana and milk is the best combination especially for new born babies and growing children. It can fulfill the role of a balanced food. But, for the people who are struggling with obesity, must avoid its consumption with milk.

2. Since it is rich in vitamins and minerals, it is recommended in vitamin deficiency and mineral imbalance.

3. If you are trying to keep you young, then you can take a banana every day, will give you a fresh, shining skin (don’t run for fairness creams and oils!), as it has got a wonderful effect just like a soup to nourish your wrinkled skin and delay the ageing process to a great extent.

4. It is an excellent tonic for your intestine and kidneys and plays a remarkable role in both absorption and waste filtering processes.

5. Banana is recommended for strengthening your teeth and eyes as it contains vitamin A and calcium.

6. It restores energy and should be taken by those who are recovering from diseases caused by malnutrition.

7. Since banana is a supplier of iron, it can be taken for curing anaemia. It will reduce the acidity of blood also.

8. Besides these, it acts as an energy-reserve in your diet and enriches your body and improves your health.