Banana is God's parceled gift to mankind. It gives instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Just two bananas provide enough energy to sustain a strenuous 90-minute workout. Sportsmen and athletes eat it on the field or stadiums. Banana and milk are given to brides and grooms during the long ceremonies to relieve tension.
Bananas have three natural sugars-sucrose, fructose and glucose, combined with fiber. It helps overcome or prevent many illnesses and health conditions.
For depression, bananas contain tryptophan, 1 protein that the body converts into serotonin. This makes you relax and feel happier. Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. For women, PMS (post menstrual tension), a chronic problem, can be solved with bananas that contain vitamin B6.
Controls Mood Pressure
Bananas stimulate hemoglobin production in the blood. Extremely high in potassium and yet low in salt, bananas help to control blood pressure and prevent strokes. It keeps students alert in classrooms. The high fiber content of bananas helps normal bowel action. It acts as a natural antacid and helps in heartburn. It is used in intestinal disorders because of Its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress In over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
For pregnant women, a quick snack on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mother can prepare very simple banana recipe for babies especially for babies above 10 months of age.
Botanical Name: Muso porodisiocal; Sanskrit: Kadali phalam; English: Banana. Bengali. Kala (paka); Hindi, Gujarati; Keto; Punjabi: Kella; Kannada: Rale hannu; (Malayalam, Tamil: Vazhai pazham; Marathi: Kele; Oriya: Champa kadali; Telugu Arati panda