Banana Nutrition And You

By Jessie Atkinson


When was the last time you had a banana? Did you know that if you haven't been eating bananas regularly that you've been missing out on the good stuff? Bananas are full of vitamins and mineral, all of which the body needs. Eating bananas will keep you energized and healthy for the long haul.

Banana nutrition only contain about 105 calories and only three of those are from fat. Bananas contain no cholesterol and no sodium. They do have sugar content but it's limited to 14 grams a serving. It has three grams of fiber and even one gram of protein.

Because of the fat and sugar content, you can't go overboard and eat bananas all day. However, a banana a day never hurt anyone. In fact, you burn fat just processing this funny looking fruit!

In addition, bananas also contain vitamins A, B6, C, Manganese, Potassium and Magnesium, just to name a few. Just one banana is enough to help regulate blood pressure and put a stop to muscle cramps.

Bananas also help strengthen bones, prevent heart diseases, help reduce swelling and create white blood cells. All of that on top of burning fat, pretty good huh.

Bananas have fiber, and this helps aid your digestion. Unlike processed snacks, which will only leave you hungry for more garbage, bananas make you feel full and very energetic.

As a matter of fact, the next time you get a chance, take a look at the ingredients on one of those energy drinks. Some of those ingredients I can't even pronounce. Not to mention you get a caffeine crash or an upset stomach or the jitters. Not with bananas though, because it's nice and even, and there's no crash. This is what mother nature intended.

What if you're having trouble eating bananas on a regular basis? Don't monkey around with bananas if you don't like the way they taste or if you can't easily digest them.

Instead, why not use their flavor by making a delicious smoothie? Bananas add sweetness to a smoothie drink because of their moderate sugar content. Frozen bananas or bananas and ice may even give your health drink an ice cream like texture.

They can also be added to fruit bowls or served as sides. So if you need a quick boost of energy and you want something that tastes great and is full of the good stuff, why not have a banana, at least give it a try. Have a banana, they're cheap and they taste great too.




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