Bananas

Bananas

Other Grounded Health Benefits

Low in calorie and high in fiber that make you feel fuller faster and promotes healthy weight management

Contain inulin, a substance that helps stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the gut

Sharpens focus and increases the brain’s ability to pay attention and learn

Rich source of potassium, the third most abundant mineral in the human body, that carries oxygen to the brain and maintains higher level brain functions including memory

Contains high levels of tryptophan and tyrosine, amino acids that the body uses to make neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which help regulate mood

Promotes better sleep due to presence of tryptophan, a precursor for melatonin, which helps regulate sleep

Support bone health – prebiotic fructooligosaccharides enhance body’s ability to absorb calcium

A few research studies suggest that lectin, a protein that occurs in bananas, may help prevent leukemia cancer cells from growing.

Support healthy eyes and vision due to presence of essential vitamins, such as vitamin A and C that repair cellular damage 

Known as nature’s Botox, bananas help to fade age spots and prevent fine lines and wrinkles