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Holistic Hacks

Bananas

A delicious fruit, right? Well, botanically, they
are a berry. And banana tree, it’s actually an
herb distantly related to ginger.

Bananas were originally found in South East
Asia, mainly in India. They were brought

west by Arab conquerors in 327 B.C., moved
from Asia Minor to Africa, and finally carried
to the New World by the first explorers and
missionaries to the Caribbean.

We all know bananas are healthy, but many of
us don’t know the myriad of health benefits the
banana has tucked away behind its peel. For
starters, they are rich in iron, which is great for

those who are anemic. They are also high in
magnesium which is great for relieving stress.
If you have issues with gas, water retention or
bloating, especially after meals, try eating a banana
before each meal. If you’d like a little more energy,
eat two bananas and you will be provided with
enough energy for an intense 90-minute workout.
They also help in other ways. They are known to
reduce blood pressure due to high in potassium

and they also contain Tryptophan, which is an
essential amino acid that serves several important
purposes, like nitrogen balance in adults and
growth in infants. It also creates niacin, which
is essential in creating the neurotransmitter,
Serotonin. Serotonin, as we know, helps us to relax
our body and improve our mood.

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