Bananas are awesome...thats why I use them in my Breakfast Cookies, Banana Chia Loaf and Nutty Raspbery Loaf!! Check out just some of the health benefits!!! Banana Power....A banana gives a sustained and substantial boost of energy - Antioxidant power...Scientific research papers confirm that bananas have significant antioxidant power.Another study showed the antioxidant compounds in bananas helped protect nerve cells, which in turn could help protect the brain from Alzheimers Disease. Vitamin Power...The banana is the best fruit source of vitamin B6 (one small banana provides around a quarter of your daily needs; one big banana provides nearly half of your daily needs). B6 helps with the production of neurotransmitters including serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The banana is also a wonderful source of vitamin C, along with modest amounts of the B group vitamins folate, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Low Glycaemic Index...The average Glycemic Index of bananas is 52, less for under-ripe bananas as they have a higher starch content and a lower sugar content. A GI of 52 is classified as low, meaning that it doesnt cause high blood sugar levels. That makes the banana a good fruit choice for people with diabetes. Cancer fighter...Bananas contain lectins, which have been strongly linked to a reduction in the risk of cancer and potentially helpful in the treatment of cancer. Perfect pick-me-up... Carbohydrate snacks are very useful for bringing low blood glucose levels back to normal and help avoid the mid-afternoon slump Healthy Blood Pressure... Bananas are high in potassium and salt-free, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. Happy Insides...High in fibre, bananas included in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, without resorting to laxatives. A medium banana will provide about 10% of your fibre needs for a day. Weight control... You wont get fat on a banana. Bananas have a high satiety index, that is, they are very filling for the amount of kilojoules they provide.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:23:05 +0000
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