Take care of your health with fruits

Banana: one of the most found and most healthy fruit. Studies have shown that potassium reduces the risk of stroke and high fiber foods also prevent heart disease and promote bone health. Banana is the fruit which has both potassium and high fiber content. It’s also the fruit which protect people against stomach ulcers acting as an antacid. Bananas also contain soluble fiber called pectin which helps you in getting rid of constipation. It does many things for us like easing you from depression, Anemia, Seasonal Effective Disorders (SAD), morning sickness, heartburn, hangovers and many more.

Interesting Fact: Researchers have shown that the potassium rich fruit can help in learning by making pupils more alert. So, students at Twickenham School (Middlesex) are given three bananas at breakfast lunch and dinner.

It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)