Continuing Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables During these Hot Humid Days

Health Tip Week June 21 - 25, 2010

This week lets talk about the health benefits of Bananas and Carrots


Health Benefits of Bananas:

• Energy booster
• Contain tryptophan, a type of protein that body converts into serotonin (Serotonin is a hormone that is know to make you feel happy and improve your mood.
• Rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in cases of anemia.
• Good source of potassium
• Good snack for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt

Bananas are helpful in the following cases:

• Stomach ulcer (natural antacid)
• Colitis
• Digestive disorder
• Diarrhea
• Constipation ( high in favor)
• Hemorrhoids

Nutritional Values:

• Vitamin A, B, C
• Calcium
• Iron
• Phosphorus
• Carbohydrates
• Protein

Health Benefits of Carrots:

• Improves the appearance of skin
• Strong antioxidant
• Prevention of bodily infections
• Supports the adrenal glands
• Improves eyesight
• Regulates blood sugar
• Promotes colon health (rich in fiber)

Carrots are helpful in the following cases:

• Obesity
• Poisoning of the blood
• Gum disease
• Insomnia
• Inflamed Kidneys
• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Alzheimer's disease
• Colitis
• Ulcer
• Painful urination

Nutritional Value:

• Vitamin A, B, C, D
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Calcium
• Iron
• Phosphorus
• Carbohydrates
• Protein

Stay healthy and live well
Doc V