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8 AMAZING benefits of bananas for kids
Many mums choose bananas as the first food they introduce their baby when weaning them onto solid foods. The soft, mushy texture is a sure bet for mums worried about their little one choking.

1. High in fibre
Bananas are rich in fibre, which helps keep you feeling fuller for longer.

2. Easy to digest
Little tummies are still getting used to using their digestive system, which is why bananas are great as they are easy to digest.

3. Good for your heart
Studies show that fibre-rich foods, like bananas, can lower the risk of those consuming developing cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.

4. Full of nutrients
Bananas are loaded with nutrients! They include potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, folate, niacin, B6, manganese plus many more!

5. Regulate blood pressure
Bananas contain a low salt content and high potassium content, which is a great combination when it comes to blood pressure.

6. Good for growing bones and improving eyesight
Carrots aren’t the only food to help improve eyesight! Bananas contain vitamin A and this is beneficial for your child’s vision. Plus, the potassium in them helps grow strong bones.

7. Prevent anaemia
Bananas are rich in iron, and this is essential for helping producing enough haemoglobin in the blood and the formation of red blood cells. Iron rich foods are a good way to help prevent your child from getting anaemia.

8. Increase brain power
Bananas are great fuel for you child’s brain – and they are help increase your little one’s concentration power too.

15/09/2018

How can you use bananas for healthy skin?

#1 Face masks for soft and glowing skin
The vitamin A restores the lost moisture repairing the damaged and dry skin. For a quick facemask, mash a ripe banana, apply it on your face but avoid contact with eyes and leave it on for 20-25 minutes. Wash it away with lukewarm water. If you have, for instance, extremely dry skin, you can add honey to this facemask, it will also help with getting rid of skin pigmentation.

Another useful facemask is to create a mixture of half a ripe banana, a tablespoon yogurt and a teaspoon of vitamin E oil. Mash it together and apply it on a clean face. Wash it after 30 minutes; you will instantly see amazing results.

Vitamin C in bananas helps to maintain the natural and youthful glow of the skin, thus mixing bananas with other nutrient-rich food or oils can also bring back the glow to your skin.

First, you can try mashing half a ripe banana and mixing it with 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder or paste and ½ teaspoon of honey. Apply it on your face and let it stay on for 20-25 minutes, and then wash it with lukewarm water. Sandalwood helps in cleaning excess sebum and oils from the skin, therefore this is a great mask for oily skin.

When you mash one ripe banana and mix it with lemon juice (from one lemon), you have a perfect mask that will enrich the skin with this vitamin. Just apply it on your face, and leave it on for 25 minutes. Vitamin C which will get rid of dullness and reduce of spots and blemishes on the face.

#2 Skin scrubs for healthy skin
These great skin scrubs will rejuvenate your skin due to rich amount of antioxidants in bananas.

Mash banana and 1 tablespoon of sugar, mix them well, and apply it on your skin rubbing it in circular motions. Banana moisturizes the dry skin while sugar granules, on the other hand, will get rid of the dead skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
One more thing you can do is mix half a ripe banana, a tablespoon coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons of uncooked rice, then blend them together to create a thick paste. Apply it on your face, gently massaging your face and wash with cold water afterwards.

#3 Anti-aging facemasks
Powerful nutrients in bananas help to fight wrinkles, keeping the skin youthful. To create an anti-aging mask, you need to mash together an avocado and a banana. Apply it on your face and leave on skin for 25 minutes, then rinse. After applying it once you will see the benefits, your skin will be softer and more youthful.

Another powerful yet simple facemask used to fight the effects of aging is a combination of bananas and rose water. Mash 1/4 banana to get very creamy pasta, and add one teaspoon of rose water. Apply it on face and wash it off after half an hour.
Banana peels are also loaded with rich nutrients important for our skin, especially wrinkles. Just by applying fresh peel for 15 minutes every day you will see a noticeable change.
You can also use bananas to treat puffy eyes – mash half a banana, apply around the puffy eyes, let it sit for 15-20 minutes and rinse the mask with cool water. This mask is very effective due to the rich amount of potassium that draws out excess fluid from under the skin reducing the swelling immediately. One can also apply the banana peels to treat puffy eyes.
When it comes to beauty, as you can see, banana is a super food, feeding our skin with essential minerals and vitamins whether we eat it or apply it on our skin. Therefore, one should make it a part of the daily diet and beauty routine.

14/09/2018

If you still need reasons as to why you must include bananas in your diet, here are incredible benefits of eating banana:

1. High Fibre Content

Banana is loaded with fibre, both soluble and insoluble. The soluble fiber has the tendency to slow down digestion and keep you feeling full for a longer time. Which is why bananas are often included in a breakfast meal so that you can start about your day without having to worry about the next meal.

2. Heart Health

High fibre foods are said to be good for the heart. According to a study done by University of Leeds in UK, increasing the consumption of fibre-rich foods such as bananas can lower the risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD).

3. Ease in Digestion
According to Ayurveda, banana has a sweet and sour taste. The sweet taste is said to bring about a sense of heaviness but the sour taste is known to stimulate agni (the digestive juices), thereby supporting digestion and helping in building up metabolism.

4. Powerhouse of Nutrients

Banana is a heavyweight when it comes to nutrition. It is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, niacin, riboflavin, and B6. These all contribute to the proper functioning of the body and keeping you healthy.

5. High Source Of Potassium

The high content of potassium in bananas makes it a super fruit. This mineral is known for its numerous health benefiting properties - it helps in regulating heartbeat, blood pressure, and keeps the brain alert. So make sure you add bananas to your daily to keep your heart and brain healthy, plus for more stabled blood pressure.

6. Blood Pressure
It is a known fact that salt is the culprit when it comes to high blood pressure. Bananas have low salt content and high potassium content, and these properties contribute to making it an ideal for those undergoing this condition. But make sure you consult your nutritionist or doctor before you add it o your diet.

7. Helps Fight Anaemia

Due to the high iron content in bananas, they are good for those suffering from anaemia. Anaemia is a condition where there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. This leads to fatigue, shortness of breath, and paleness. But, as we always say that moderation is the key.

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