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Do you know the health benefits of eating bananas?
As a Health Expert, Nutritionist and Weight Loss & Diabetes Coach I have seen that real foods (ones from nature) such as bananas play a dynamic role in helping to sustain good health and happiness. While not considered one specific type of fruit that we typically stock in fridge, bananas actually provide a ton of nutritional benefits and fit easily into anyone’s regular diet.
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Bananas contain all of the most important vitamins and minerals, especially potassium that is essential for health of heart and blood pressure. As an example, many of my patients have realised that eating a banana every day helps to re-gain blood pressure levels naturally. Bananas are also high in potassium, which is essential for muscle function so they make a great snack — especially if you’re active or working out.
Bananas are ideal for a quick source of natural energy. That’s why they’re perfect for athletes or anyone requiring a midday pick-me-up. Banana, In addition to digestion speed and gut health benefits, it contains a balance of quickly digesting carbohydrates without sugar spike as standard processed snacks have.
Bananas are also a good source of soluble fiber, which help to contribute to digestive health by supporting regular bowel movements and aiding the prevention of constipation. Bananas are high in fiber, which can help keep you full longer and prevent overeating if weight management is a concern.
Aside from the point that they are also great for your body bananas contain tryptophan – an amino-acid which will help in producing serotonin, a hormone associated with promotion of good mood. This is something which can help lighten your mood, decreasing that stress and brightening up your mental space as well.
I have found that encouraging folks to include the banana in their diet as a daily snack or part of breakfast has offered most people with an excellent and convenient vitamin option towards achieving better overall health. Whether you throw them in a smoothie, on your oatmeal or just enjoy this portable fruit as it is, bananas bring enough benefits to the table that make them a great pick for most lifestyles.
