BANANA BENEFIT
Bananas are a tasty snack that many people eat regularly without much thought, but there's more to the iconic yellow fruit than just its convenience and color. Bananas are superfood loaded with nutrients and have been enjoyed world wide for hundreds of years. In fact, there are many reasons to consider eating bananas.
Versatility:
Bananas are one of the most versatile food available. They come in their own container and you can eat them right out of the peel. You can slice up fresh bananas tto enhance favorite snack foods, like cereal, yogurt or smoothies. They are the natural alternatives to sugar to sweeten desserts and can be used in a variety of recipes, including savory ones. They are even tasty dried and eaten as banana chips.
Nutrient powerhouse:
Bananas are not only a powerhouse for potassium with nearly 10% of the recommended daily value, but also boost many other nutritional benefits. Just one banana has 35 percentage of the daily recommended B-6, which help with cell growth. In addition, you'll be giving your body important vitamins and minerals like magnesium, manganese, vitaminC and copper. Bananas are also a good source of antioxidant to support a healthy immune system.
Don't believe the sugar rumours:
Banana are actually a wonderful source of natural sugar (the good kind) and carbohydrates, which help provide sustained energy. It's a common misconception that bananas aren't healthy due to the higher sugar content, however, the natural sugars in banana come with fiber, which slow digestion and gives the body time to use it as fuel instead of storing it as fat.
Low fat, low cal:
Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium, making them ideal for nutritious eating as well as good option if you're on many special diets. Plus, they are just 100 calories per banana, providing you all nutrition, long lasting energy. Whether it's snack or addition to a recipes, you can feel good about eating bananas.
Digestive health:
Bananas are often one of baby's first foods. They are also one of the first things we eat when we are sick. Why? Because they are soft to chew and easy to digest. In fact, bananas can support digestive health thanks to their pectin level that acts as a fiber. If you prefer your bananas a bit on the unripe side, you're also in luck because unripe bananas contain higher levels of resistant starches, which are soluble fiber.
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