I feel Bananas are given a bad rap. People avoid as ripe bananas are high iu sugar. I need you to think beyond the sugar for a moment. Bananas are one of the best sources. Adding bananas to your diet is easy because of their accessibility. By itself, banana fruit (banana is scientifically considered a berry, by the way) is packed with nutritional benefits. It is high in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E.
There are many varieties of bananas and all of them are proven to be good for your health. Among them, the unripe ones are the best for you when it comes to prebiotics.
Bananas help a variety of medical conditions because of their potassium content
If you are constipated or having any digestive issues, eating a banana may ease your problem. It is rich in fiber that regulates bowel movement and calms your digestive tract. It may also help balance the electrolytes during bouts of diarrhea. Bananas are also a natural antacid and helps with reflux
Potassium is an electrolyte that boosts the flow of electricity in your body to keep the heart beating. This mineral is abundant in a piece of banana, which is beneficial in improving your overall heart health. A medium-sized banana has about 358 mg of potassium, and the recommended daily intake of potassium is between 3,500 mg and 4,700 mg. So, you have plenty of room to add more potassium-rich foods to your diet. Bananas can reduce the blood pressure level and keep it under control which wards off cardiovascular problems.
Bananas are mood boosting because they contain tryptophan, which gets converted in the gut to the happy hormone, serotonin
Lastly , High potassium foods are known to boost calcium production which improves bone health. It may prevent calcium loss and improve bone mineral density. Bananas are beneficial against osteoporosis, especially in women after menopause.
Until tomorrow…