Interesting and Unknown Banana Nutrition Facts

Banana is a simple fruit found all over the world and is used in many ways. Banana is a cheap fruit and full of energy. All parts of Banana tree are used, be it bark, flowers or the fruit peel. Do you know, Banana is a super fruit that contains all three natural sugar, Sucrose, fructose and Glucose with lots of fiber that makes it a super food for athletes. There are many more facts which are interesting and fun to know like Banana nutrition facts, banana health facts and some fun facts. Let’s read more.

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Banana Nutrition Facts

The amount of nutrition a medium Banana contains is about 105 calories. Apart from calories a medium sized banana has 0.4 g of fat and no Monounsaturated fat  and no cholesterol. Banana is rich in Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium and Vitamins. Bananas also have Sodium, Carbohydrates, Protein, Iron and sugar.

Interesting Health Benefits of Banana

Infant Snack

Give mashed banana to your 6 month old infant. Banana is the best nutritious food for infants.

Anemia

Eat Banana daily to get rid of Anemia. Banana is a good source of IRON, hence helps in the production of hemoglobin.

Pamper Your Skin

Banana is great for younger looking skin, it has Vitamin C and B6 that are good for the elasticity of the skin.  The banana has Antioxidants and manganese that protect skin from premature aging. And, Banana is 75% of water, hydrating your skin completely.

Foot Care

Bananas are best for hydrating and repairing cracked heels. Banana pulp for 10 minutes on cracked heels can give you soft looking supple feet.

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Memory

Banana being packed with potassium is best for students as it enhances Brain power.

Blood Pressure

Banana is high in Potassium, Magnesium and less in Salt that makes it the best food for people struggling with problem of Blood Pressure.

Depression

Banana has tryptophan, a type of protein known to relax the mind and makes one feel happier. The food is great for people who are dealing with depression.

Stomach Ulcers

Bananas have antacid effect and protect from Stomach Ulcers.

Heart Burn

Having antacid effect, Bananas help relieve heart burns too. Next time you suffer from heartburn, try having a banana before popping a pill.

Fever

Banana can lower your body temperature when you have a fever. Next time try a banana when you have a fever.

Muscle Cramps

Getting Muscle cramps when you workout, try adding Bananas in your diet and bid farewell to Muscle cramps.

Bug Bites

Next time a bug/Insect bites you try rubbing the inside of Banana Skin. The swelling and irritation will go.

Fun Facts about Banana

Scientific name of Banana is Musa Sapientum (Fruit of wise men)

Bananas can float on water.

Banana fiber is used to make fabric in creating fabric and even paper.

Use inner of banana skin to polish your leather shoe. Banana skin can be best polish.

Polish your silver utensil and silver ornaments with the inside of the banana peel, wipe them with cotton cloth and make them shine.