Research shows that a banana a day can go a long way. The New England Journal of Medicine released a study that showed that eating a banana a day can help your brain.

 

 

A banana a day increases energy, brainpower and alertness by 20%.  This is due to the fruit's unique blend of potassium, tryptophan and natural fruit sugars.

What's good for the brain is clearly good for other ailments.  Bananas are also said to fight depression, help with PMS, anemia, hangovers, constipation, nerves, morning sickness, heartburn, reduce blood pressure and risk of stroke and the inside skin of a banana can help reduce swelling on a mosquito bite.

Who would ever think that a funny looking compact yellow fruit could do all that?

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