1.
Mosquito Bites:
Rub the inside of the banana skin on the affected area. In most cases it will reduce swelling and irritation.
2.
Seasonal Affective Disorder or, SAD:
Bananas contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.
3.
Exercise:
Bananas give an instant, sustained boost of energy. Eat two bananas to produce enough energy for a 90 minute workout.
4.
Overweight:
Studies show that if you are in a high pressure job, chances are you tend to binge on comfort food caused by panic induced food cravings. Try eating a banana every two hours to control blood sugar, keep levels steady, and keep the cravings away.
5.
Nervousness:
Eat a banana to help calm nervousness, they are high in B vitamins.
6.
Ulcers:
Bananas neutralize stomach acid. They reduce irritation of the stomach by coating the stomach lining.
7.
Morning Sickness:
You can keep your blood sugar up to avoid morning sickness by snacking on bananas between meals.
8.
Hangover:
The quickest way to get rid of a hangover is to drink a banana milkshake. Peel 2 bananas and place in blender. Add honey to taste and milk to desired consistency. The milk will help re-hydrate your body while the banana and honey raise blood sugar levels and sooths the stomach.
9.
PMS:
The banana contains enough vitamin B6 to raise blood glucose which in turn should affect your mood.
10.
Anemia:
Bananas are high in iron and encourage hemoglobin production which helps in cases of anemia.
11.
Boosting Brain Power:
Research has shown that the potassium in bananas can help in learning and brain stressing projects by making one more alert.
12.
Heartburn:
The banana is a natural antacid. Simply eat a banana next time you have heartburn.
13.
Constipation:
Because the banana is so high in fiber it can help restore normal bowel activity.
14.
Stop Smoking:
If you are trying to quit smoking, the potassium, magnesium, B6 and B12 in bananas can aid in the recovery of nicotine withdrawal.
15.
Warts:
Some people rub the inside of the banana skin on the wart several times a day. Others say to lay a small piece of banana still inside of the skin, face down against the wart and held in place by a band aid or surgical tape. Either way, the wart will be eliminated.
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