The Amazing Benefits Of The Common Banana

Everybody loves bananas. This is great, because eating this wonder fruit has a lot of amazing health benefits.In 1831, when Disraeli, then prime minister of Great Britain, made a trip to Cairo, Egypt, he first tasted a banana and said that the banana is the most delicious fruit in the world. There are maybe plenty of opinions about banana, but there is no doubt that most people will agree that bananas are delicious.Musa acuminata, one of the ancestors of the modern banana, along with musa balbisiana, was a species of wild banana first found in the region of Malaysia, and the good taste and unbelievable benefits of this fruit gradually became known around the globe. Except that the banana is not actually even a fruit or a tree but rather an herb.Indeed the banana has value in many respects. Because of its rich taste, people can make variety of good and tasty foods out of the banana, such as milk shakes, banana cream pies or banana split. It is often added by people to their cereals in the morning and in fruit salads. The banana plays a vital role in the global economy. It is recognized that the banana is so significant that it is one of the most traded products in the world. Global production in 2008 amounted to 95.6 million metric tons, of which India produced about 26, the Philippines about 9 and China just over 8. As recently as 1960, bananas and coffee made up 67% of the exports of Central America.Furthermore, since bananas are easily digestible, contain no fat, and very few babies are allergic to this wonder fruit, in many parts of the world, t is often the first solid food given to infants. It is likely a favorite children's snack because of its great taste and in addition, it contains all the energy that children need.Even if you know that the banana contains many sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose, you may not be aware that it is a great source of fiber too, which makes it ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy. It is one of the best sources for potassium too, and helps maintaining a normal blood pressure and good heart functioning.A study in India showed that consuming two bananas a week translates into reducing blood pressure by 10%. It showed the same result of lowering blood pressure as specialized drugs, but without the side effects of those drugs, which can include dizziness, headaches, and birth defects. In addition, researchers found out that bananas can be used to heal ulcers and asthma, or to cure cataracts and other eye problems. Therefore, the banana is truly a wonder and the most unique of all fruits. Aside from its great taste, it has very powerful health benefits.  People should aim to eat bananas once a day since it is very healthy and improves your mood every day.  Thus, a banana a day keeps the doctor away!