Top 10 Banana Health Facts

Top 10 Banana Health Facts

OK, you all know the Banana as the ubiquitous marketing mascot for this zany Realtor known as Anna Banana. But did you know that the mighty banana also can fight a host of illnesses and help you live a much healthier life? It's true! Read on to discover some of the amazing banana properties for yourself!

1. According to a physiological psychology professor at Community College of New York, the expression “going bananas” derives from bananas’ effects on the brain.
2. Bananas contain three natural sugars: sucrose, fructose, and glucose along with fiber, which provide an instant sustained and substantial energy boost.
3. Just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.
4. Bananas are known to have a positive impact on everything from depression and PMS, to anemia, high blood pressure, constipation, hangovers, heartburn, morning sickness, mosquito bites, ulcers, and nerves.
5. The potassium in bananas is also known to improve brain power in students, making them more alert.
6. Bananas can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce stress, helping alleviate the desire to gorge on comfort foods.
7. Bananas can help lower the physical and emotional temperature of expectant moms.
8. The natural mood enhancers bananas contain, tryptophan, can help those dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
9. The magnesium, potassium, B6, and B12 in bananas can help smokers trying to kick the habit recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
10. Regular banana consumption can cut the risk of death by stroke by up to 40 percent!

So, the banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. It has four times the protein of an apple, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice all other vitamins and minerals. So maybe it’s time to change that well-known phrase to: “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”

*********************

Thinking of buying or selling a home in the Phoenix area - or know someone who is?

We'd be happy to assist you in the buying or selling process. Feel free to contact me by phone 602-595-8900 or email me.

Search here for homes in the Phoenix area.

You can also visit our website for more information on Phoenix and the surrounding areas and download my First-Time Homebuyers' e-book.