Did you know that bananas are happy fruits? Eating just one can help relieve irritable emotions, anger and or depression.

Here are a few reasons why you should eat a banana

1. Banana is one of the favourite fruits for many people because it can lift depression and Europeans often call it a happy fruit. Bananas contain folic acid that can help the brain produce 5-HT, which helps dispel irritable emotions and pessimism.

2. It is a good fruit to help girls lose weight, since it is rich in nutrition and low in calories.

3. Since bananas are packed with vitamins, they can help prevent heart disease and lower high blood pressure.

4. Due to the fibre-pectin contained in bananas will also help treat constipation.

5. The peel of a banana contains material which can inhibit the growth and proliferation of the fungus and bacteria; therefore, it will help relieve athletics foot and other diseases.

6. They are also an effective treatment for insomnia or emotional stress due to the protein and amino acids which calm the nerves. Try eating one close to bedtime.

- source: WebMD