BANANAS – So good in so many ways – soulgifts

A few years ago I wrote of my experience with using bananas as an ingredient in a home-made body scrub.

It seems banana peels provide fabulous nutrition for the garden as well-

Obviously I now need to save the peel and gift it to my garden.

Bananas are full of goodness for the inside as well. The following are evidence based facts –

Need an energy boost? Grab a banana. They contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. Two gives enough energy for a strenuous 90 minute workout.

But wait – there’s more good news!

Feeling down? Eat a banana. It contains tryptophan which converts into serotonin, the feel good hormone.

Suffer from PMS? Eat a banana. It contain vitamin B6. Good to regulate the mood and blood glucose levels.

Have iron deficiency? Eat a banana. It stimulates the production of haemoglobin.

Have high blood pressure? Eat a banana. It’s high in potassium, low in salt.

About to go into exams? Eat a a banana. Helps you to stay alert and learn.

Constipated? Guess what? Bananas are high in fibre.

Got a hangover? Make a banana shake and add some honey. Calms the tummy, builds up depleted blood sugar levels. soothes and rehydrates.

Got heartburn? Eat a banana. It’s a natural antacid.

Morning sickness giving you problems? Eat a banana. Keeps the blood sugar levels up between meals.

Mozzy bit you? Grab a banana and rub the inside of the skin over it.

Got stomach ulcers? Eat a banana. Coats the stomach lining, neutralises the acid, reduces irritation.

Bananas have four times the protein of an apple, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and other vitamins and minerals, rich in potassium..

Oh – one last thing. Need to shine your shoes? Use the inside of a banana peel, then polish with dry cloth.

Raili Tanska

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