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7 health benefits of eating bananas

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7 health benefits of eating bananas
Bananas, the little fruit that is neatly packed in a bright yellow jacket, can offer you more than just a natural fruit sugar rush for increased energy.
In fact there are many health benefits that can be obtained by eating bananas, just read on to find out more.
1. Rich in Potassium: If you asked most people why eating bananas is good for them, the most common reply would be that they are rich in potassium.
2. High in Fibre: Fibre is a natural digestive aid that helps to keep your digestive tract in tip top shape and encouraging healthy, regular bowel movements. And as nature would have it, bananas are a rich in  fibre.
 
3. Rich in Many Other Nutrients: Bananas are rich in the healthy blood producing vitamin, Vitamin B6. They also contain good levels of Vitamin C, magnesium and manganese. ‎Bananas also contain a compound called cytolcin which is believed to increase white blood cells that are crucial for having a strong immune system.
4. Natural Ulcer Remedy: Bananas may be able to help protect you against stomach ulcers, or help to treat existing ones. This is due to certain compounds in bananas creating a thick protective barrier in the stomach that can help defend against the damaging effects of excess hydrochloric acid.
5. Banana Skin for Treating Problem Skin & Hair: Banana skin can be used to treat devastating skin problems like psoriasis and acne. If you blend the skin up with some other natural ingredients many people speak of this being a great natural hair masque that can help put back some much needed moisture giving you fresh, healthy looking locks again.
6. Energy Boost: Bananas contain natural compounds that help to boost the body with natural energy that is the preferred steady kind, so it is kinder to blood sugar levels.
7. Reduce Stress Levels: Bananas are a great source of tryptophan which is a chemical that when released into the blood stream, converts into the feel good hormone, serotonin. When we have good serotonin levels our overall mood and stress levels are much better.
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