Why You Must Eat Bananas?

 

Bananas are packed not only with potassium, but also good levels of vitamin C and magnesium.

 It is rich in vitamin B and also has trace minerals like iodine, iron, selenium and zinc.

 

 When added to your daily diet, bananas have an array of benefits.

They keep the heart healthy, are good for the gut and keep the bones strong.

In fact, even the weight watchers can have a banana daily, as it is very satiating and prevents sweet cravings

Banana used for cooking is called plantain.

Bananas grow in at least 107 countries.

Uses
- While banana flower, fruit, stem and trunk is used as food, its leaves are used in cooking as steam wraps and serving platters.
- Both yarn and paper can be made from banana plant and the leaf is used in making disposable plates and bowls.
Some not so common uses of bananas

- Try banana peel as a shoe polish. Rub it on the shoes and wipe off with a clean cloth.
- For a healthy and shiny mane, apply a mix of banana pulp and yoghurt.
- To prevent cracked heels, apply paste of banana mixed with turmeric.