Other names : Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, plantains, Musa sapientum, Kadali, Granthini, Moca, Rambha, Pisang raja sereh
[[File:Banana.jpg|thumb|350px|left|four varieties of bananas]]
==Special Precautions of Bananas==
* bananas have a high [[Glycemic Index (GI)]]. Foods with a high GI can spike your blood sugar and cause insulin surges. That in turn can lead to increased fat production.
* An allergic reaction to bananas may include respiratory complaints. Since your mouth is the first place to make contact with the banana, you may experience a swollen tongue, lips, or throat, a raw roof of your mouth, or an itchy mouth and throat. These symptoms may occur immediately or within an hour of eating a banana and can also include a rash or hives. The most threatening reaction is anaphylactic shock, in which breathing becomes extremely difficult and blood pressure drops.
* An allergic reaction to bananas may result in stomach pain, or vomiting. The allergy may stem from a latex allergy since the allergens in a banana are similar to those in latex rubber. A banana allergy may also be a reaction to the fruit itself or to pollen.<br> See also : *[[BanLecResistant Starch]]*[[BanLec]]
==The benefits of Bananas are==
* [[Anemia]]. Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders that results to the decline of red blood cell count. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting important nutrients and oxygen all throughout the body. The lack thereof could lead to poor tissue oxygenation and nutrition which can cause difficulty of breathing, weakness, easy fatigability and easy bruising, among others. Iron, which can be found in bananas, can help regulate these red blood cells. Bananas contain relatively large amounts of iron which helps in the production of RBCs and in stimulating the growth of hemoglobin in the body which can help in cases of anemia.
*make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a banana before an exam to benefit from the high levels of potassium.
* Source of [[Inulin]] prebiotic.
* [[Hangover]]s : One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
* heartburn : Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
* Morning Sickness : Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
* Mosquito Bites : Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
* Nerves : Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
* Ripe bananas are a major source of tyrosine which helps regulate and stimulate dopamine levels, increasing memory and alertness.
* Temperature Control : Many other cultures see bananas as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!’
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