Health Benefits of Bananas

Bananas are one of my favorite food items. Not only do they taste great, they are also very healthy and can help with a number of illnesses and bodily functions!

Bananas Can

• combat depression
• make you smarter
• cure hangovers
• relieve morning sickness
• protect against kidney cancer
• Combat diabetes
• Combat osteoporosis and blindness

Natural Cures from Bananas

1. Bananas are high in antioxidants
2. Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar
3. Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.
4. Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.
5. Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal.
6. Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart and taping it in place.
7. Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine.