In this fast-paced life and strenuous profession, people hardly get time for themselves. But there is no denying the fact that these days, people are going bananas over a healthy lifestyle. And because of this, they are ready to believe whatever they hear from their peers. Today, here I am going to discuss my views on a banana, the most popular fruit in the world, botanically a berry. You get to see so many people around who consider bananas fattening and forewarn their weight loss warriors peers to abstain from indulging in this nutritious fruit. There is a notion – that stop eating bananas if you are trying to lose weight. Well, I would say that all these negative weight-related statements related to this fruit, are merely an old-wives’ tales. Read more on banana benefits –
GO BANANAS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
It is power packed fruit which is naturally free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. There are 89 Calories in 100 grams of banana, about 100 calories in the medium sized one. Many figure conscious people fall prey to such rumors. They totally skip out bananas from their diet without giving a single thought to their nutritional benefits. Yes, This is true and I am going to vanish this belief that this fruit leads to weight gain.
Banana is actually a fruit of athletes because it prolongs stamina and toughness or you can say it is a post-workout pick-me-up. Most of the trainers, nutritionists, and sports person will always swear by it and its energy giving properties.
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Banana is considered to be a healthy snack. I would suggest everyone have it in between your meals. It contains pectin and resistant starch which makes you feel full and you are less likely to overeat when food is served on your table. Despite the sugar content, banana provides a better option than cookies or other processed foods when you need to satisfy a craving for sweets since they provide nutrients and fibers that play a role in a healthy diet. Although the sugar content of banana is high yet their Glycemic index is low. Its fiber content controls your hunger and being a low-calorie fruit, banana can easily be included in a successful weight loss program.
It is excellent tummy-slimming food and thus prevents the bloated looks. It’s an essential component, potassium helps to dilute and regulate the salt we ingest through many foods. By eating a banana, having as much as 400 or more gram of potassium, sodium is regulated and thus produces less swelling. So we can say it is the ultimate weight loss food.
It is a well-known fact if you consume more calories than you burn you create a calorie surplus. The only way you will gain weight by eating bananas is if you eat half a dozen without exercising. Too much of any one food to the exclusion of others is not at all healthy. So don’t let yourself to be fooled again by such rumors that bananas make your fat. As long as you don’t eat them by the bunch, it will not cause any harm. Not to forget, moderation is the key.
BANANA BENEFITS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
Not only on your waistline, but it works wonder for your “SKIN” too.
Let’s talk about the over ripened bananas here. They look undesirable and often get thrown away. But they are nature’s gift to the beautiful skin. It creates a protective layer, deeply moisturizes and keeps it hydrated. Helps in protecting your skin from radicals and delays the aging process as it is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. This fruit evens out rough skin, lessens dryness, lightens skin and combats wrinkles. But the thing that should be taken into consideration is your skin type.
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FOR OILY SKIN
Just add two spoons of lemon juice in mashed banana and apply onto your skin for 10 to 15 mins. Now wash your face with cool water and pat dry. It opens the skin pores, diminishes dark spot and pimples.
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FOR DRY SKIN
FOR DRY SKINTake a ripe banana, mash it till it forms a smooth paste. Add one spoon of honey and leave it on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing with cool water. It makes skin softer and lightens the skin.
BANANA BODY SUGAR SCRUB
Just add 2 tsp. sugar in mashed banana and massage over your body. Rinse off with lukewarm water. It works as a gentle exfoliator and removes dead cells to reveal brighter skin.
BANANA BENEFITS FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR
Banana benefits your hair as well. Just add yogurt in your mashed banana and apply over your hair. It adds amazing shine to your locks.
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Overripe banana works wonder on your ‘cracked heels’ too.
So next time when you see the overripe banana on your table, don’t show it the way to a garbage bin. Trust me, I’m not monkeying around. Follow all these and make everyone go bananas over your softer, younger looking radiant skin. Voila !!
And yes, stop thinking that bananas are meant for monkeys only. Jokes apart, hopefully, you will never look at this fruit the same way again after reading this.
Stay Healthy and Beautiful!