What are the benefits of eating bananas regularly?

Bananas, formerly known as Ganjiao. Their flesh is soft, glutinous, sweet, and delicious. Legend has it that Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, gained wisdom by eating bananas and thus was honored as the "fruit of wisdom". What are the benefits of eating bananas regularly?

Bananas are very nutritious. Every 100 grams of pulp contains 1.2 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, 19.5 grams of carbohydrates, 0.9 grams of crude fiber, 9 milligrams of calcium, 31 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.6 milligrams of iron, as well as carotene, thiamine, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and rich trace elements such as potassium.

Bananas are sweet in taste and cold in nature, and have high medicinal value. Its main functions are to clear the intestines, treat constipation, and also have effects such as clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving vexation and thirst, nourishing the essence, and detoxifying alcohol. According to the principle of "heat should be treated with cold", it is most suitable for people with heat-related conditions. Those with hemorrhoidal bleeding or fetal restlessness caused by heat can eat the raw banana pulp.

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I. Treating Depression

In the human body, bananas help the brain produce a chemical substance—serotonin. This substance can stimulate the nervous system, sending signals of happiness, calm, and drowsiness, and even has an analgesic effect. Therefore, bananas are also known as "happy food". Patients with depression can eat more bananas to reduce emotional lows, and gradually dispel pessimism, disappointment, and irritability with the world.

II. Preventing and Treating Stomach Ulcers

Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers often take phenylbutazone, which can often lead to stomach bleeding. Bananas contain a chemical substance that can prevent stomach ulcers. It can stimulate the growth and reproduction of gastric mucosal cells. Eating bananas can stimulate the growth of gastric mucosal cells, protecting the stomach wall and thus preventing and treating stomach ulcers.

III. Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure

American medical experts have found that eating bananas regularly can prevent high blood pressure because bananas can provide more potassium ions that can lower blood pressure, and have the effect of inhibiting sodium ions from raising blood pressure and damaging blood vessels. They also believe that if a person lacks potassium, they will experience dizziness, general weakness, and arrhythmia. Also, because bananas contain a variety of nutrients, are low in sodium, and contain no cholesterol, they can supply the body with various nutrients without causing weight gain.

IV. Treating Pruritus

Banana peels contain bananin, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Experiments have shown that banana peels are very effective in treating skin itching and athlete's foot caused by fungi or bacteria. Patients can select fresh banana peels and rub them repeatedly on the itchy skin, or mash them into a paste, or decoct them in water for washing. Continuous use for several days will prove effective.

V. Lowering Cholesterol

High cholesterol can cause coronary heart disease. The banana stalk has the effect of lowering cholesterol. For those with high cholesterol, 50 grams of banana stalk can be used, washed and sliced, and steeped in boiling water for drinking. Drinking it for 10-20 days can lower cholesterol.

Because bananas are digested and absorbed very well, children and the elderly can eat them with peace of mind and supplement with balanced nutrition. Regular consumption of bananas is not only beneficial to the brain and prevents nervous fatigue, but also has the effects of moistening the lungs to relieve cough, and preventing constipation. In addition, because bananas are low-calorie foods, even people who are losing weight can eat them to their heart's content without worry.

In addition, bananas are tropical fruits, and the suitable storage temperature is 11°C to 18°C. It is best not to store them in the refrigerator.