| A high-energy fruit that is rich in potassium, bananas | | | | metabolism, a lesser ripened banana would be better |
| are a wise snack choice. A vital mineral necessary for | | | | suited to your needs. |
| proper heart function and the regulation of blood | | | | Move Over Carrots, Bananas Can Benefit your |
| pressure, potassium is in large supply in the banana. | | | | Eyesight Too! |
| Slowing of Bone Loss | | | | Research shows that eating more than three |
| Research has shown that a decrease in blood | | | | servings of fruit everyday can reduce your chances |
| pressure can occur if one consumes plenty of | | | | of age-related macular degeneration by about 36%. |
| potassium-rich foods. It may also promote healthier | | | | Most vegetables do not offer this eye-sight benefit. |
| bones by counteracting the negative effects of | | | | You can improve your vision by simply eating a |
| increased urinary calcium loss. As a result, bone | | | | banana and two other fruits every day. |
| thinning is slowed. With so many Americans | | | | Protects Against Kidney Cancer? |
| consuming the SAD (standard American diet), calcium | | | | There has been research which indicates that |
| loss is a common problem. Since the SAD is a source | | | | consuming bananas can cut your risk of developing |
| of large amounts of refined salt which encourages | | | | kidney cancer. A 40% decreased risk was |
| the purging of calcium from the bones. | | | | documented for one who consumes at least one |
| Bowel Regularity | | | | salad each day. White cabbage and root vegetables |
| Diarrhea or constipation can regulate if you eat | | | | provide enhanced protection with a 50-65% reduction |
| bananas. Since they are rich in calcium, they can | | | | in risk. |
| rebalance fluids lost when you have diarrhea. If it is | | | | The effective property that is common in root |
| constipation troubling you, bananas contain pectin, a | | | | vegetables, white cabbage and banana are the high |
| soluble fiber. When you consume enough pectin, you | | | | amounts of protective antioxidants called phenolic |
| are ensuring the regulation and efficiency of foods | | | | compounds. In addition, cabbage contains sulfur |
| that are moving through the digestive system. | | | | compounds that are needed to purge carcinogens |
| Glycemic Index | | | | out of the body. Therefore, consuming these types |
| On the glycemic index, bananas can vary widely | | | | of vegetables and regularly consuming bananas can |
| depending on how ripe they are. A food that | | | | decrease your risk of kidney cancer. |
| contains a glycemic index over 50 is considered a high | | | | With a delicious, rich taste and texture, banana |
| sugar food. An unripe banana has a glycemic index of | | | | nutrition and energy benefits are great for a snack or |
| about 30, while a ripe banana's number can rise to | | | | after a workout. |
| levels in the 60s. So if you have issues with insulin | | | | |