Bananas are effective at treating and preventing disorders of the Digestive System, Heart and Circulation System, Nervous System and Reproductive System. They are also a very effective energy snack, useful to nibble during sports and exercise.
They are good for treating stomach ulcers, constipation and diarrhoea, PMS amd cramp, and for treating raised cholesterol. They are also useful in convalescence for viral conditions like ME, exhaustion and glandular fever
Bananas are one of nature’s miracles. Packed with nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, and Folic acid and only 100 calories each. They contain an amino acid, tryptophan, which has sedative and mood enhancing effects.
Because ripe bananas are so digestible they help both constipation and diarrhoea. Rich in potassium, they prevent cramp and provide instant energy for those engaged in active sport. One banana contains just over a quarter of the daily requirement for vitamin B6, so they should be eaten by women suffering from PMS.
Nutrients
The tryptophan content of bananas has a naturally sedative effect, which makes for an ideal bed time snack. Make sure you eat bananas that have started to turn freckly, as the very yellow bananas have too high a starch content and is not so easily digested.