Bananananana

I always start my day off with a banana, whether its chopped up into my cereal or having a whole one - I make sure they're apart of my day. Bananas work wonders for health, and I don't mean just physically - but mentally too. Here's a couple of reasons why you too should be bananas about bananas ;)


1. Eating bananas before you workout can give you that energy kick you need.
2. They protect against muscle cramps during workouts, as well as preventing PMS cramps.
3. Bananas build strong bones!
4. Bananas can improve your mood, and reduce PMS symptoms.
5. Bananas produce stress-relieving relaxing products.
6. Because of bananas high levels in vitamin B-6, they aid in weights loss and help with the production of white blood cells.
7. Bananas are full of iron! Thus strengthening your blood and relieving anemia.
8. The high fiber in bananas can help digestion and bowel motility.
9. Bananas help with learning by making you more alert.
10. Bananas are high in antioxidants.
11. Banana peels relieve itching and irritation
12. Avoid binging between meals by eating a banana (because of the blood sugar)
13. Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day
14. Bananas contain the natural mood-enhancer of tryptophan, so you'll be all smiles!
15. Bananas can help the effects of withdrawals from smoking.
16. If you rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth it will give them a quick shine ;)