Top 3 Shocking Benefits of Bananas

Having a bowl of sweet cereal and a glass of milkshake for the breakfast and for the evening snacks seems tasty and filling, but is not good for the health. Instead of having sugar loaded foods, eating 2-3 bananas is a much better option that is full of vitamins and minerals. Bananas are a great and filling fruit that are inexpensive, but are delicious, convenient and also helps in weight loss, improves digestion and heart health. They are grown in tropical regions all around the world, like China, India, Central and South America, and Africa. Bananas are high in calories and are a great pre and post workout food that energises your body, and after an intense workout session, it helps your body to recover from fatigue much faster.

And here in this blog, I will be presenting you the Top 3 Benefits of Bananas that will surely shock you. So fasten your seatbelt and get ready to dive into an ocean of information about the benefits of Bananas.

NO 1 Full of Nutrients

Bananas are one of the most delicious and nutritious fruits which are full of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Copper and Magnesium. A single medium sized Banana contains around 120 Calories with a bit of Protein and no fat. It is also a great source of Vitamin B6 and are high in Potassium. Bananas has many antioxidant flavonoids like Catechins which have various health benefits, like reducing the risk of Heart Attack.

NO 2 Improves Digestion and Regulates Blood Sugar Levels

One single medium sized Banana contains around 3 Grams of Dietary Fibre which provides many benefits to your body. Pectin, a fibre found in both the ripe and unripe bananas, helps prevent constipation and eases the bowel movement. Unripe bananas have a type of fibre known as Resistant Starch, it is a prebiotic which becomes the food for the beneficial bacteria present in your large intestine. Bananas also help regulate the blood sugar levels by the soluble fibre and the resistant starch present in them.

NO 3 Helps in Weight Loss, and makes you feel Fuller

Bananas are a great weight loss food item that helps you stay fit and healthy. Although Bananas are quite high in calories, but when compared to unhealthy foods, bananas provides many important nutrients discussed in the beginning of this blog. And consuming more fibre has been linked to lower body weight and low body fat. Bananas have soluble fibre in it which slows down the digestion by adding bulk to your digestive system.

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