They’re one of the most widely consumed fruits – more than 100 billion bananas are eaten every year worldwide – yet few of us know about the incredible health benefits that are loaded in each bunch. Here, we’ve found a handful of amazing health benefits of the humble fruit. Studies have shown that bananas can help. They keep your heart healthyBananas have heart health benefits (Thinkstock/PA)Peel away your banana and you’ll find that the starchy flesh inside is loaded with potassium – an important mineral that is essential for heart health. Macular degeneration, cataracts, night blindness and glaucoma have all been shown to decrease by regularly eating bananas.

Source: Irish Examiner February 12, 2018 10:30 UTC