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Are you eating bananas now that you are pregnant. If you are not then you should unless there is a health reasons why you should not. Here’s my take on the benefits of eating bananas while pregnant.

Did you know for example that a banana contains three natural sugars – fructose, glucose and sucrose and they are fill with fibre. They are the ideal food if you are feeling a little bit down during your pregnancy, eat two bananas and you’ll have more than enough energy to do that twenty minute work out that will keep you and your baby fit.

If you are suffering from anaemia bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and as a result lessen the effect of anaemia

Blood pressure is another thing pregnant women are often concerned about and once more the humble banana can help out. The banana is high in potassium and yet low in salt great for fighting blood pressure. Don’t believe me, well the American Food and Drug Administration department allows the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke!

Another common problem pregnant women suffer is constipation. The banana been high in fibre can help restore normal bowel action and this may help you overcome the problem without having to resort to laxatives.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

PMS: Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

In this blog I’ve only mentioned a few of the benefits of eating bananas connected with pregnancy but they are also a really useful remedy in other areas of peoples lives, the banana really is a natural remedy for many common ills.

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