Bananas, the yellow colored caloric dense fruit, have many useful health and other benefits. It contains several nutrients and is a good source of potassium and magnesium. The consumption of one banana can make up for the energy lost in a strenuous workout. It is heard that bananas strengthen the blood in our body and its high iron content relieves anemia. Bananas have been officially recognized as a blood pressure lowering agent and they also protect against heart attacks and strokes.
Banana is also a major source of many vital minerals and salts and contains large amount of fiber which helps in the proper regulation of bowels. They are said to be natural antacids and relieve us of acidity and heartburn. Apart from the benefits caused by its consumption, banana leaves also have several uses like, in India and many parts of Asia, they are used as platter and the food served on them taste delicious.
