Forget Apples, It’s Time for Bananas
An apple a day can keep the doctor away. Or can it? That’s right, forget the apple. The benefits of a banana are numerous, so go grab one to eat while you read all the good things it’s doing for you.
Energy
A banana is packed full of raw sugars, namely fructose, glucose and sucrose. It is also very high in fiber. This combination will give you an extra energy boost as well as a satisfying full feeling in your stomach. The banana is the most popular fruit among world class athletes simply because of the energy and fiber that’s packed into its yellow peelings.
Blood Pressure
The perfect fruit is also packed full of potassium (and contains little to no salt) which is a potent combination for fighting high blood pressure. In fact, the FDA has even allowed the banana industry to claim that they’re the only fruit capable of lowering blood pressure.
Stress
A banana a day can also keep the psychologist away! In fact, a banana is a natural antidepressant because it contains a protein called tryptophan that is naturally reduced to serotonin, which is a chemical that causes feelings like tranquility and happiness. This is the same chemical that antidepressants produce inside the body.