BANANA - a wonder fruit

From curing dry skin and dull hair to curbing your untimely hunger pangs and burning fat, banana does it all. It is packed with nutrients that are essential for our body. Banana is also used in homemade beauty treatments.

• Bananas are a rich source of potassium, which helps in reducing puffiness of eyes instantly. Mash half a banana and apply it on your eyes for about 15 minutes. If you find this messy, just place banana peels on the swollen eyes and get rid of puffy eyes.
• Keeps your skin moisturised and hydrated as it contains Vitamin B6, C and high percentage of water. Add bananas in your daily diet to maintain elasticity of your skin.
• To moisturise your dry skin, just apply pulp of a ripe banana on your face; leave it on for 30 mins and rinse with lukewarm water.
• Banana peel can be used to get rid of wrinkles. Apply fresh peel on your face for 15 mins every day to get the maximum benefit out of it. Make a banana face pack by mashing half a banana with a tsp of rose water. Keep it for 30 mins and was it with luke warm water.
• Bananas are great for cracked heels; mash 2 bananas into a plp and apply on your feed for 10 mins and rinse off with water. Follow this treatment religiously to get soft and smooth feet.
• Bananas are rich source of natural oils, carbohydrates, potassium and vitamins. They help to keep your hair healthy and smooth; nourish them and prevent split ends. Mash a banana and add a little almond oil. Apply on your hair, leave it on for 15 mins and then wash it with luke warm water. Your hair will be revitalized and moisturised.
• Bananas contain tryptophan, which is a type of protein. This helps your body to produce serotonin, a hormone that is known for its calming and mood-enhancing properties. That is why bananas are good for those who are suffering from depression. Use it in your fruit sandwiches or have one after your breakfast in the morning to get the required energy for the day.
• Bananas are a filling fruit, they help to curb your untimely hunger pangs. They are full of natural sugars, which provide instant energy. Grab a banana the next time you crave for food at odd hours.