Red Banana

There are about 15 varieties of banana in the world, even though the
yellow one is the most common.

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The red banana is red in color and it is very sweet. It is not as popular
as the yellow banana which a lot of people have eaten at one point or the
other. Health experts believe they are more nutritious than yellow
banana. And it's best to eat when it is ripe. It can be boiled or fried,
but it is better eaten raw.

Red banana has a high content of anthrocyanin which functions as
antioxidant, the presence of anthrocyanin is due to it's red color. Red
banana is also rich in vitamins and minerals.

Red banana is not just delicious, it is loaded with a lot of health
benefits which are good for the body.

Good for the kidney
Since red banana is rich in potassium, it is good for the kidney because
potassium help in preventing the formation of kidney stones and also
reduces the amount of calcium that is excreted from the body.

Helps to quit smoking
Red banana helps in controlling the consumption of nicotine, This is due
to the presence of magnesium and potassium, this help to cope with
withdrawal symptoms after given up smoking.

For weight loss
Red banana can easily be eaten when one is hungry. It contains a lot of
fiber which keeps you full for a long time. This help to manage weight.

Ideal for people suffering from coronary disease
Red banana is ideal for people suffering from coronary disease such as
heart failure or circulatory disease like arterial and hypertension. This
is as a result of presence of potassium which has healing power and
potassium is important for regular heart rhythm. Deficiency of potassium
can cause cardiac failure.

Helps in purifying the blood
It helps in purifying the blood because it is rich in antioxidant and
vitamins B6 which improves the quality of the blood. Good for people
suffering from anaemia. Help to improve their Red Blood Cell count.

Treat intestinal disorders
Taking red banana or red banana and apple are effective for relieving
disorders like diarrhea in both adult and children. This is as a result
of the presence of potassium and it's complex carbohydrates content.

Good for the skin and the hair
It is good for the skin and can be used for facial mask. It help to
hydrate the skin which prevents the skin from drying. On the hair, it
prevents dandruff and can be used as hair mask. This prevent the hair
from breaking and dryness.
Mix honey, powdered oats and mashed red banana, apply on the face and
allow to dry. Wash off after 15 minutes.
For hair, mix red banana with coconut.