WATCH: The benefits of eating black-spotted bananas

Eating bananas are very beneficial – they are full of potassium, and they taste delicious. But eating back-spotted bananas have more benefits, Southlands Sun reports. The riper the fruit, the better.

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According to sun-gazing.com , ripened or black-spotted bananas have the following health benefits:

1. Lowers blood pressure and protects against stroke and heart attacks – this occurs due to the low amounts of sodium and high levels of potassium.

2.  Increases energy – two ripened, calorie-dense bananas boosts energy levels for several hours, as they are packed with low-glycemic carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.  Its potassium       helps to increase stamina by preventing muscle cramps.

3.  Relief from heartburn – ripened bananas are a fantastic “antacid”.  Their smooth texture lines the stomach walls, protecting it from harmful acids and irritation.

4. Relieves depression – high levels of Tryptophan found in ripened bananas boost serotonin levels, which improves mood.

5. Soothes anxiety/irritability – richness in B vitamins helps to calm nerves.

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