#1 Fights Depression
The tryptophan in bananas converts to serotonin, which is responsible for lifting our mood.
#2 Hair Benefits
Potassium, natural oils, vitamins, and carbohydrates from bananas, hep in softening and smoothing hair strands, protecting natural elasticity and preventing split ends.
#3 Energy Supply
The low glycemic carbohydrates in a banana give you a steady flow of energy, without a sugar crash.
#4 Decreases Anemia
Bananas are rich in iron which stimulate red blood cells and the production of hemoglobin, essential to preventing anemia.
#5 Blood Pressure
The potassium in bananas help regulate blood pressure, and they are also a low sodium food, essential for those watching their blood pressure.
#6 Circulatory health
Potassium also helps prevent blood clotting and strokes.
#7 Muscle Cramps
Bananas can also stave off those awful muscle cramps, due to its high potassium levels.
Interesting….I had a marathon runner tell me once that she would eat a banana about one hour before running because of all it's health benefits. But I had no idea they were that good. Bananas up everyone.