WATCH: The benefits of eating black-spotted bananas
Let your bananas ripen until black spots appear to enjoy its health benefits.
Eating bananas are great, they are full of potassium and they taste delicious but did you know eating black-spotted bananas have more benefits. The riper the fruit, the better.
According to sun-gazing.com ripened or black-spotted bananas helps:
1. Lower blood pressure and protection against stroke and heart attacks – This occurs due to the low amounts of sodium and high levels of potassium.
2. Increase in energy – Two ripened, calorie-dense bananas boost energy 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. Depressed mood – High levels of Tryptophan found in ripened bananas, boost serotonin levels, which improves mood.
5. Anxiety/irritability/PMS – Richness in B vitamins helps to calm nerves.
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