Bananas are an excellent source of energy. They satisfy hunger well and envelop the stomach, normalizing its functioning.
They are best eaten after lunch - they contain high amounts of magnesium and help relax muscles after a long day.
What are the benefits of banana
Of the fat-soluble vitamins, bananas contain beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and of the water-soluble vitamins - vitamins A, C, B1, E, K, B2, B3 (PP), B4, B5, B6 and B9.
This tropical fruit is also rich in minerals - calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium and fluorine.
Thanks to their composition, bananas help, for example, in the fight against anemia, menstrual pain, various types of degeneration, reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol (LDL), and also affect the prevention of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke - this is the work of potassium.
In addition, these fruits contain fiber necessary for digestion.
Studies have shown that including bananas in the diet helps normalize bowel movements in people suffering from both constipation and diarrhea.
People are advised to consume between 22 and 34 grams of fiber per day, depending on their age and gender.
How many bananas can you eat per day
On average, doctors recommend limiting yourself to 2-3 bananas a day so as not to exceed your daily carbohydrate and calorie intake.
Overweight people should eat no more than 2-3 bananas per week.
Previously, we talked about the health benefits of Jerusalem artichoke.
