I love bananas. They are easy to bring around and tastes great. I can chuck one into my gym bag or bring it to my office in my laptop bag. They are cheap, easily available and do not rot easily.

STROKE PROTECTION

One of the main benefit of banana is to reduce the risk of having a stroke. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas regularly can reduce the risk of death from a stroke by as much as 40%!

Bananas also has the ability to reduce blood pressure. It is high in potassium yet low in sodium – the perfect combination to lower blood pressure. This is quite unknown to a lot of people but it is absolutely true. Quite recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed the banana industry to make official claims that the fruit reduces blood pressure and stroke.

BETTER BRIGHTER EYES

Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the primary cause of loss of vision in adults. Eating bananas can reduce the risk of such a disease. In fact, it was published in the Archives of Opthalmology that one can reduce the risk of the disease by a whopping 36% by consuming at least 3 servings of the bananas a day compared to those who consume 1.5 servings a day.

These are only two of the great benefits of consuming bananas. Add to it the benefits of improving constipation, improving kidney health and giving you energy boosts during sports, this is truly magical fruit that you should consider next time you go shopping!