WATCH: The benefits of eating black-spotted bananas
Let your bananas ripen until black spots appear to enjoy its health benefits.
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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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