From the WebMD Archives. Of all the information on the nutrition facts panel on food labels, cholesterol may be the most misunderstood. Part of the confusion comes from the fact that cholesterol in food isn't the same thing as the cholesterol that clogs arteries. To be sure, foods high in cholesterol can cause blood levels of cholesterol to rise. But only about one in three people seem to be especially susceptible to the effects of cholesterol in food. And even then, dietary cholesterol isn't the biggest worry when it comes to heart disease, says Kathy McManus, MS, RD, director of nutrition for Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.
A ripe banana contains a high concentration of dietary fiber. A ripe banana contains a high concentration of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B-6 and antioxidant compounds.
This is because bananas contain tryptophan, one of the twenty common amino acids that make up all proteins that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.