Clayton loves bananas. He’s a funny little boy. At one time during infancy, he would refuse banana in his cereal but now he would love that for breakfast or a snack. We try to buy a fresh bunch every few days and in Malaysia, we get to enjoy both the local and imported variety. Let’s look at the list of benefits this little fruit is packed with:
• Bananas are high in fiber. They help to restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
• Eat a banana if you suffer from heartburn, it grants you relief as bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body.
• It’s a wonderful snack for pregnant women suffering from morning sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up.
• It can help to counter stress! Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Finally, it can overcome hangovers. Make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
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