Facts and Benefits of Banana

Facts and Benefits of Banana

Bananas are known for increasing the weight and good for digestion. They are cheap and great source of nutrients like potassium. Below are some facts and benefits about banana.

Facts about Bananas:

• There are thousands of varieties of wild banana, but 99% of all are sold in supermarkets are genetically identical members of the Cavendish variety.
• Bananas should never be kept for long time and should be eaten once it is purchased because they don’t stay fresh for long time.
• Raw bananas are being used for preparing special items in south India. 
• Edible bananas evolved from a plant in the Indo-Malaysian region. Modern bananas are grown in tropical regions like South America, Central America and the Caribbean. 
•  Americans love eating bananas more than apples and oranges.

Health Benefits of Bananas:  

• Bananas are considered to be good remedy for stomach ulcers because they contain compound called as protease inhibitor which protects the stomach from unfriendly bacteria. 
•  Potassium and magnesium that available in bananas are good source for maintaining normal blood pressure. 
•  It is an ideal fruit to eat after the workout because the simple sugar present in them provides energy to the body to stay fresh. 
• Bananas contain fiber that can help in restoring and maintaining bowel function. 
• Bananas are great substitute against pills during menstrual pain.