I registered for 5km run. The event started at 714am and i finished within 45 minutes. Unfortunately, I did not get certificate. But of course my aim is to burn my calorie and to be fit and to test my stamina. I am proud of myself for not giving up although i was too tired and feeling a little bit dizzy. What I had before going the early morning run is some few bananas. I have found some interesting facts about bananas. In general, I only know that banana contain potassium, fiber and so on. And banana gives energy.
However, there is more to that.
According to the world's healthiest food, banana deliver high energy through its power potassium nutrient. It does not only delivery that but it has quite a lot of health benefit other than the nutrient fact.
First of all, banana protects our heart. Potassium is an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Banana contain 400 plus mg of potassium and only 1 mg of sodium hence one banana per day may prevent high blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis. According to the study of Archives of Internal Medicine, almost 10,000 Americcans adults participated in their the study and were followed for 19 years. And the finding for people who eat most fiber are:
21 grams per day, 12% less coronary heart disease (CHD) and 11% less cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to those eating at least 2 gram daily. And people who consume water soluble dietry fiber are even better with a 15% reduction in risk of CHD and a 10% risk reduction in CVD.
Secondly, soothing protection from ulcers. Since banana is an antacid, it protects stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. According to world's healthiest food, there is one study whereby it stated that a simple mixture of banana and milk significantly suppressed acid secretion. Banana have two ways of protecting the body. First of all, substance in banana help activate the cells that made up of the stomach lining, so they produce a thicker protective mucus barrier against stomach acid. And secondly other compound in banana called protease inhibitors help to eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been said as a promary cause of stomach ulcer.
Thirdly, improving elimination. Banana can replenish stores of potassium, one of the important electrolytes, which regulate heart function as well as fluid balance. The fourth benefit is protect your eye sight. Fifth, build better bones and lastly promote kidney health through regular and moderate intake.
Now that i know more benefit of banana, i will eat more banana starting today!.
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