Among all fruits, the banana has the most "mysterious" color. Legend has it that it was because the Buddha, Sakyamuni, ate it that he attained infinite wisdom, and thus, the banana was given the beautiful name of "the fruit of wisdom."
Eating one banana a day keeps the doctor away
Constipation: Relieving this unspeakable pain is perhaps the most well-known benefit of bananas. Fu Jinru explains that this is because bananas contain a lot of dietary fiber, which can help stimulate intestinal peristalsis, and is especially beneficial for the elderly.
Hypertension and stroke: Bananas are rich in potassium but low in salt, and have the effect of inhibiting vascular tension, making them one of the most ideal foods for lowering blood pressure and preventing stroke. American scientists have confirmed that eating two bananas every day for a week can lower blood pressure by 10%. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine also pointed out that eating more bananas regularly can reduce the risk of death from stroke by 40%.
Low immunity: Fu Jinru says that because bananas are rich in vitamins, their antioxidant capacity is very strong, which enhances the immunity of "banana lovers". Especially in the winter, when it's easy to catch a cold, eating a banana every day can definitely protect your body.
Psychological diseases such as depression: Bananas have always been known as the "happy fruit". Dutch scientists believe that bananas are the fruit that best meets nutritional standards and can put a smile on people's faces. The components it contains, such as pantothenic acid, are the body's "happy hormones," which can reduce psychological stress, relieve tension, improve concentration, and alleviate depression, making people happy and cheerful. Moreover, eating bananas before bed has a sedative effect.
Anemia: To deal with this common ailment among women, bananas can also show their great power. Fu Jinru believes that bananas are high in iron and rich in carotene, so they can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and help alleviate the symptoms of anemia.
Heartburn: Bananas can protect the human gastric mucosa and reduce the secretion of gastric acid, so it is quite beneficial for patients with a bad stomach to occasionally eat one or two. However, bananas are considered a cold food, so do not overeat them.
Skin diseases: Bananas are rich in vitamin A, which can effectively maintain the health of skin and hair, is very effective for chapped hands and feet, and can also make the skin smooth and delicate. Especially applying banana peel to the skin has the effect of relieving pain and eliminating ulcers.