Bananas at first were found in Southeast Asia in the tropical forest in Malaysia. The first to discover them were the Europeans. It was Alexander the Great with his army men at the course of their campaign in India during the 327 BC. Later the Arabs came to know of it and introduced it to Africa. Portuguese and Spaniards explorers always carried bananas with them when sailing. Due to this reason, bananas spread out to the European and American nations. After the progress and the technological advancement that brought about refrigerated maritime commuting made the bananas the main fruit traded all around the world.

Here are some of the nutritional values of this widely spread fruit:

Bananas are rich in the potassium mineral that largely aids in protein synthesis and the development of strong muscles. This comes along when potassium stirs the nerve impulse that enhances muscle growth. A diet that is rich in potassium is said to reduce the risk of suffering from stroke or hypertension. Bananas have a lot of potassium and no sodium; this makes it good for the diet so as to aid in lowering the chances of suffering from high blood pressure.

The immune system is not left out since the banana has Vitamin B6 that helps in the producing antibodies, protein metabolism plus the effective operations in the central nervous system.

To aid in the cure of the body against infections, there is Vitamin C. the vitamin also goes a long way in providing evidence in the synthesis of connective tissues, absorption of iron and the forming process of the blood.

Bananas have the most digestive carbohydrates. This is important for the body since it gets to burn off the calories without much effort and fast than calories from the fats or proteins.

The banana is also rich in fiber that is good at avoiding the absorption of fat thus lowering the level of cholesterol. The fiber is good in digestion and helps in bringing back the regular bowel without the use of laxatives. Magnesium which is also available is good in eliminating fatigue along with vitamin B12 and potassium that aid the body to get well in the symptoms of nicotine intake. A child can take bananas that will go a long way in bone development due to the calcium present.

From research, bananas have been found to be one of the healthiest fruits. Patients who suffer from potassium deficiency are advised to take bananas. It is available to all as it is among the cheapest fruits and is in plenty.