Family health guild: What banana can do to your health treatment?

Recommended fruits 

grape fruit, garlic, mango, Garden egg, Ginger, cucumber, Lettuce , Lemon, Pawpaw, Pineapple,Avocado (pear),coconut,groundnut, carrot , apple, Orange, Onion, honey, guava, cabbage , banana ,grape fruit

Food value

Water 70.1%, protein 1.2%, fat 0.3%, minerals 0.8%, fibre 0.4%, carbohydrate 27.2%.

Minerals and vitamins
Iron 9 %, calcium 1 %, magnesium 15 %, phosphorus 5 %, zinc 2 %, potassium 23%, copper 9%, manganese 30%, selenium 3%.

1. Banana is good in the treatment of anemia; it contains high content of iron which stimulates the production of hemoglobin in the blood.

2. Banana is good for stress control. The potassium content in banana helps to normalize the heart beat regulates body water balance, which in turn control stress.

3. Correct intestinal disorders. Like in the case of ulcer, it neutralizes the excess acidity of gastric juice produced in the stomach, thereby reducing the effect of the ulcer.

4. Good for treating diarrhea and constipation; the fiber content enhances proper bowel movement which makes it valuable in the diet of those suffering from constipation.

5. Good for pregnancy a lactation; it contain high protein content which is good for this group, also rich in foliate, which prevents fetal nervous system malformation.

6. Good for treating arthritis and gout; banana alkalizes the blood, which eliminates excess uric acid which can cause gout and arthritis.