DEPRESSION: A recent survey undertaken by MIND,people suffering from depression felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan,a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin,known to make you relax,improve your mood and make you feel happier.

PMS:Forget the pills,the vitamin B6 a banana contains regulates blood glucose levels,which can effect your mood.

ANEMIA: High in iron,bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE: This fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt so it is perfect to beat blood pressure.

BRAIN POWER: This potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making you more alert.

CONSTIPATION: High in fiber,the banana can help restore normal bowel action without having to resort to laxatives.

HANGOVERS: One quick way to cure a hangover is to make yourself a banana milkshake sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach,the honey builds up depleted blood sugar levels while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN: The banana has a natural antacid effect in the body,so if you suffer from heartburn,eat a banana for soothing relief.

NERVES: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

ULCERS: The banana neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

STRESS: Potassium is a vital mineral which helps normalize the heartbeat,sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. Stress reduces potassium levels,bounce them back up with a banana snack.

STROKES: According to The New England Journal of Medicine,eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.

Now for the “banana and the shoe”: Shoes looking a little down and out? Take the inside of the banana skin,rub it directly on the shoe and polish with a dry cloth.