By Vesi Maslenishka
We all know what they say – an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but have you heard the phrase a banana a day keeps the pain away?
We’ve been doing some digging and here are 9 reasons why bananas are not just good for monkeys…
1. High in tryptophan, bananas help with the production or serotonin, which fights depression.
2. Helps relieve muscle cramps – great to eat pre and post workout.
3. Bananas contain calcium which helps build strong bones.
4. Packed with vitamin B-6, bananas help reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells.
5. Helps with anemia as they contain iron.
6. High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are a great way to lower blood sugar.
7. Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux and heartburn.
8. Banana can cool the body temperature down, perfect natural remedy to helping with fever.
9. Banana’s can help normalise bowel movement.
So now that we’ve got the lowdown why bananas are good for us, here are 5 delicious smoothie recipes containing bananas.
Groovie Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 Bananas
1 Cup of Strawberries
1(8 ounce) Container Vanilla Yogurt
3/4 Cup of Milk
Banana Blast
Ingredients:
1 Banana
1 Pinch of Nutmeg
1/2 Teas Spoon of Vanilla Extract
1 Cup of Milk
Green Mojito Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 Banana
1 1/2 Cups Ice of Cubes
1 Cups of Baby Spinach Leaves
1 Cup Crushed Pineapple
1/2 Cup of Water
1 Orange
10 Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Lemon
1 Lime
Hawaiian Twist
Ingredients:
1 Small Banana
1/4 Pineapple
5 Spoons Coconut Milk
1 Tea Spoon Agave Syrup
Triple Threat Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 Banana
1 Kiwi
1/2 Cup Blueberries
1 Cup Ice Cubes
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1(8 ounce) Container Peach Yogurt