Banana possesses all the healthy nutrients our body needs for its healthy functioning. It contains good amount of potassium than any other fruit. It is good source of potassium. But it also contain right amount of other nutrients necessary for healthy functioning of body along with having good amount of potassium.

Banana contains good amount of fiber therefore very good for preventing constipation, indigestion, dysentery and stomach ache. As it contains good amount of potassium, therefore, is very good for maintaining electrolyte and water balance of body during diarrhea. Therefore, it is very good for preventing diarrhea as well as constipation as it contains both the nutritive elements our body needs for preventing constipation and diarrhea. Fiber helps in preventing constipation whereas potassium helps in preventing excessive water loss that occurs during diarrhea and also helps in bringing back the electrolyte balance of body which gets imbalanced during diarrhea, by supplying potassium which helps a lot in maintaining water and electrolyte balance of body healthy way.

Banana also contain good amount of iron, therefore is very good for anemic patients with iron deficiency anemia and hence helps a lot in preventing it. It also contains good amount of phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and manganese. Copper is very good for red blood cells and it is contained in adequate amount in banana.

Banana contain no sodium content in it, therefore is very good for patients with high blood pressure and therefore, helps a lot in preventing high blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Banana contain no cholesterol, therefore is very good for patients with high cholesterol level. So patients with high cholesterol level should include it in their diet along with enjoying its yummy taste.

Banana contains good amount of B vitamins which are very good for healthy functioning of brain. It contains good amount of antioxidants which help in removing harmful effects of free radicals and also help in fighting against various disease causing bacteria. Banana is very good for skin. It improves the skin health by supplying the adequate amount of all the nutritive elements and also nourishes it deeply with vitamins like vitamin A, B, C and E.

• Written by Dr. Simran Kaur.
• In category Food.
• 12 years ago.

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