Fiber and Bananas :)

Fiber.

It used to be called "roughage", and people tried to get rid of it.  Now we all know we need fibre in our diet, but why?

Fiber is the part of foods that the body cannot digest or absorb. Found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, fiber has many health benefits, such as decreasing the risk of heart disease and aiding in digestive health. Therefore, it is important to consume fiber-rich foods every day to improve the length and quality of life.

Are you wondering what is our daily fiber requirement and how much of it can you get from a banana? Eating a banana provides us the required fiber content. 

Banana is known for its sweet flavor as well as high nutritional values. It is also referred to as 'the fruit of the wise'.

There are numerous health benefits of bananas and it is not surprising that people across all ages love to devour them. Bananas are available all through the year, and are a great source of instant energy.

As we know, there are many health benefits of bananas, like preventing high blood pressure due the presence of potassium and sodium, helping to make stronger bones through absorption of calcium, and cheering up the mood due to the presence of tryptophan. Along with these benefits, it is also a rich source of fiber. 

Banana is a natural remedy. Due to its high sugar content, banana is considered as a rich source of energy. With its heavy load of essential nutrients, it is known to offer a number of health benefits.

Since bananas are rich in fibers, they help improve digestive health and restore normal bowel function. Bananas are useful in relieving constipation. 

In diarrhea, there is loss of important electrolytes from the body. Eating bananas helps restore electrolytes, as they contain high amounts of potassium.

Bananas are an excellent source of fructooligosaccharide that nurtures probiotic bacteria present in the colon. Enzymes produced by these bacteria improve digestive function and also prevent infections. 

Daily consumption of bananas reduces the risk of macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly.

Due to high content of potassium and low content of sodium, bananas minimize the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Since bananas are rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds, regular consumption of bananas reduces the risk of kidney cancer.

Because of their high iron content, bananas help increase the hemoglobin content in the blood and relieve anemia.

Bananas provide a natural antacid effect. They help to get rid of the symptoms of heartburn and provide a soothing effect.

After reading these facts about bananas, I am sure you will make this wonderful fruit an integral part of your daily diet to maintain health and wellness. Now, I have started practicing my daily diet with eating bananas because I am suffering in pain. Mencegah lebih baik daripada merawat. Do eat a lot of fiber okay. :)