Bananas are an ideal addition to a healthy diet, as they provide a range of important nutrients and are a very good source of fibre.
Bananas are healthy foods that aid in weight loss.
Bananas indirectly affect the weight loss process
Although eating bananas cannot directly lead to weight loss, some properties of this fruit can help reduce bloating, control appetite and replace processed sugar.
Bananas are an excellent source of fibre. One medium-sized banana contains 3.07 grams (g) of fibre, and the recommended daily intake for adults is 25 g for those on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Research shows there is a link between higher fibre intake and lower body weight. This nutrient may also help lower and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Fiber can help people feel full for longer, which can reduce the total number of calories they eat.
Research from China looked at the effects of fibre on appetite in 100 overweight people. The results showed that an increase in dietary fibre reduced feelings of hunger. Fibre can also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Bananas provide energy
Bananas are also a great source of energy when exercising. The results of a 2012 study showed that eating a ripe banana during exercise had a similar effect on endurance as a carbohydrate drink.
Research shows that eating a banana before and after endurance exercise is effective for performance, but not more so than a carbohydrate drink. However, those who ate bananas had higher levels of dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical in the body that creates motivation.
Other benefits of bananas
The recommended daily intake of potassium is 2,600 milligrams (mg) for adult women and 3,400 mg for adult men. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding will need to increase their intake regularly.
One medium-sized banana contains 422 mg of potassium or about 12% of the recommended daily intake.
Potassium helps regulate sodium levels in the body, which can lower blood pressure and help prevent heart disease and stroke. It is also important for kidney health and may reduce the risk of kidney stones.
In addition, bananas are also a good source of magnesium. One medium-sized banana contains 32 mg of magnesium, which is about 8% of the recommended daily intake.
Magnesium is needed for energy production, nervous system function, and the regulation of blood pressure and blood sugar. The flavonoids and magnesium in bananas may also help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of insulin resistance.
Insulin controls blood sugar levels in the body. If the body cannot use insulin properly, this can lead to conditions like diabetes.
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VLUX VIETNAM IMPORT EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED
Email: info@vluxexim.com/ hienchi.vlux@gmail.com
Website: vluxexim.com
Address: No. 58A Vo Van Dung Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi City, Vietnam.
Mobile/Whatsapp/Wechat: +84 812 887 858
