Properties of banana against depression and hypertension

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A recent study ensures that eating two or three bananas a day is an excellent remedy to combat depression due to its high content of tryptophan, an essential amino acid from which serotonin, a neurotransmitter known as the hormone of joy, is produced.

The research, endorsed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), of the Philippines ensures that the levels of tryptophan in bananas (also found in corn and some legumes) act on the brain and improve the mood of people, so they recommend the ingestion of between 20 and 30 grams of this fruit, equivalent to between 80 and 120 kilocalories (2 or 3 pieces).

The properties of bananas

But the banana has many other virtues, including its high levels of vitamin A, C, K and B6, the latter with multiple functions, including regulating the level of glucose in the blood, which also affects the mood of people.

It contains three types of natural sugars sucrose, fructose and glucose that combined with its natural fiber, provide abundant and immediate energy, to the point that two servings can supply enough energy to perform strenuous work for 90 minutes. Not for pleasure this is one of the essential fruits in the diet of high-performance athletes.

Its high iron content stimulates the production of hemoglobin and helps treat anemia; while potassium, the absence of sodium chloride (common salt), make it very useful for treating hypertension, heart disease and stimulating intellectual activity.

They also ensure that a banana is enough to calm heartburn and counteract the morning sickness of pregnancy. It is also a faithful ally of people who fight against smoking because vitamins B6 and B12, together with the potassium and magnesium they provide, help the body recover from the effects of the lack of nicotine.

The banana does not produce cholesterol or make you fat, and contributes to strengthening muscle mass and energy, especially in children. Nutritionists say that if they buy it with an apple they find that it has 4 times more protein, twice as many carbohydrates, 3 times more phosphorus, 5 times more vitamin A and iron, and twice as many other vitamins and minerals. To top it off, it is also rich in potassium and therefore, one of the best natural foods that can be found.

There are multiple varieties of banana and almost all can be eaten raw when ripe, but some taste better cooked, whether boiled or fried. Bananas are also tasty in ice cream and smoothies.

1.Banana remedy against mosquito bite: Rub the affected area with the inside of the peel of a ripe banana and you will see an almost magical effect that fights swelling and irritation.

2.Banana remedy against warts: Take a piece of peel and put it on top of the wart with the outside facing out. Attach it to the skin with a tape or bandage. Change it whenever necessary and you will see that over the course of days the wart will disappear.

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