!8: Black And Decker Trimmers This Instant: December 2011

!±8± Why You Should Include Bananas in Your Regular Diet

Bananas are fleshy tropical fruits. They are easily grown especially in tropical countries and are known to be very tasty, sweet and delicious. People who include bananas in their daily diet can benefit much health-wise because of its high vitamin and nutrient content.

Bananas are known to be athletes' favorite fruits because of their low calorie content, high soluble fibers and also because of their potassium and magnesium content. For many athletes who want to perform well and who want to maintain healthy bodies, bananas are usually included in their daily diets either before or after exercise or training.

The banana is very good remedy for loose bowel movement or diarrhoea. It can help battle diarrhoea and also helps replace the lost electrolytes during this inconvenient situation. There are also other researches that indicate that bananas help prevent HIV and AIDS. While studies are still incomplete, it can be still a good idea to include bananas in your diet as it definitely makes your body healthier and your immune system stronger.

If you want to give your digestive system a boost, then bananas can do it. They can help release energy and, at the same time, ensure proper digestion. This healthy fruit can also help prevent stomach ulcers or, if you already have them, can help reduce the symptoms and effects of the condition. Bananas can be eaten fresh or you can create a very delicious shake by mixing bananas, milk and maybe a bit of sugar so that you can ease your already-existent ulcers. The nutrients you get from bananas line your stomach walls, thus, preventing acid in the stomach to eat into the digestive walls.

The fruit is also known to boost cardiovascular health as it helps maintain proper blood pressure and helps individuals veer away from strokes. If you want to prevent cardiovascular diseases or if you know you are prone to them, then including bananas in your daily diet is smart. Not only are they good for your body physically but they are also believed to have a soothing effects on moods and feelings.

Eating bananas can also be good for a dieter. A person who wants to lose weight can eat bananas without having to worry about high fat and calorie content. If you want to lose a few pounds off your body, then you can eat a banana before every meal. This is because the fruit helps the production of energy so that digestion takes place faster. Not only that, eating a piece of banana before meals can also give you a feeling of fullness.

Pregnant women can also benefit much from eating bananas; it can help them prevent oedema or help them reduce swelling brought about by pregnancy. This is because bananas contain potassium. There have also been studies that show bananas can also reduce morning sickness for pregnant women. Eating the fruit can also give the pregnant woman and also the unborn baby a stronger nervous system.

Sweet bananas also contain carotenoids which help fight cancer, diabetes and various health problems. Taking a look at these many benefits, we can easily say that bananas should not only be included in your daily diet but should also be a must to a person who wants to stay healthy.