30Dec 2017 by tdimp@dmin

Do bananas help digestion?

Digestive disorders affect tens of millions of people in the US and world over. There are scores of foods that have the power to calm and heal a troubled digestive system. Bananas, in particular, are excellent for those suffering from poor gut health and digestive ailments. Most doctors, in general, would recommend taking bananas for both constipation as well as diarrhea as they are easy on the entire digestive system. Bananas are easily digestible: When you have a poor digestive health, your body will have difficulty assimilating the nutrients from whatever food you eat. What you should opt then is easy to digest foods that ease digestive strain and offer your body with energy to heal. In comparison to complex starches, the carbohydrates in bananas easily break down into energy…

26Dec 2017 by tdimp@dmin

Why Coconut Oil is great when you’re Pregnant or a New Mum?

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Coconut is fast turning out to be a popular food choice for pregnant women. Coconut oil and milk are highly beneficial for pregnant and nursing ladies. Coconut oil is full of goodness with several skin and health benefits, which will also be followed up in another post. And coming as a bonus is the sweet smell of the oil. Here is why coconut oil can be beneficial: Anti-fungal, Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial properties: Coconut oil has anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that can keep pregnant moms away from flu, cold and other viruses. Expecting moms should have at least two tablespoons of coconut oil a day, as an ingredient in meals, to strengthen their immunity system. Strong source of lauric acid: Breast milk is the best source of lauric acid followed…

20Dec 2017 by tdimp@dmin

How Can Bananas help Athletes?

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If you are an athlete, the amount of energy expunged is unimaginable. It is important to maintain a high level of performance with the right amount of the required nutrients. All an active athlete requires is about 120 calories and 16gm of protein to feed his muscles. Guess which is the fastest way to restore all your lost energy? Have a banana? You got it right. The carbohydrate content in the banana can offer quick energy shot and 1.5gm of protein to feed one’s tired muscles. Having the ideal combination of vitamins and minerals, bananas help athletes stay energetic and alert replenishing the blood cells. Potassium Potassium, which works with water, sodium and several other nutrients in regulating blood pressure, is completely depleted when an athlete sweats, though the muscles.…

17Dec 2017 by tdimp@dmin

Can a Diabetic Eat Bananas?

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A lot of Diabetics do have a doubt in their mind if they can eat bananas. Doctors say ‘yes’ and that they should have at least two servings of fruit a day; bananas fit the bill perfectly in a fun and healthy way. One extra-small banana gives you 8 percent of the required everyday value of potassium, an essential mineral that can regulate and control your blood pressure. Bananas also contains 12 percent of the everyday value of Vitamin C and 2g of fibre required for the body. As long as you keep a watch on the carbohydrate content and keep a tab on your daily intake plan, you should have no problems having bananas every day. Carbohydrate content: Doctors recommend only extra-small banana, no more than 6 inches in…

12Dec 2017 by tdimp@dmin

An Interesting History of Bananas in India

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Banana is an important fruit crop in every part of the world, and its global annual production is 97.5 million tonnes. In our country alone, the annual production is 27.5 million metric tonnes cultivated on a total area of 796,000 hectares (Source: 2013 data from FAOSTAT - Production/Crops). Banana accounts to about 37% of total fruit production in India. Bananas are widely grown in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Assam, Gujarat, Tamilnadu, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Tamilnadu comes first in terms of total area under cultivation, while Maharashtra tops the list of total production capacity in India. Thus, bananas have tuned out be a major crop for subsistence of agriculturists and ensure stable food or income all throughout the year. Here are some interesting…