Nutritionist shares astonishing health benefits of bananas
Eating a banana can do wonders for your well-being
Bananas are the best fruits to eat as they are consumer friendly, nutritious, relishable and convenient to purchase. Bananas are liked by the entire world at large and are included in almost every health-conscious person’s diet regime. They usually grow in places that have warm climatic conditions.
Nutritionist Jhanvi Kanakia recently took to Instagram to explain how bananas can play a vital role in making us physically fit. “This wonder fruit has too much to offer beyond the calories that it’s known for;)”, she wrote.
Let’s read about some of the beneficiary facts of bananas:
Bananas are nutritionally dense in nature
It’s a myth that bananas contain many calories and can lead to weight gain. The nutrients in bananas are much more than the number of calories in them, as reported by the nutritionist. Bananas have a lot of fiber and antioxidants - 1 banana has 112 calories and is basically a water and carbohydrate-based fruit. Bananas are also a rich source of protein and are not fattening in nature.
In an unripe banana, the carbs are mainly in the form of starch. Once the fruit ripens it tastes sweeter and its fibrous content is comparatively lower to the amount of fiber it possesses when unripe.
Bananas can boost your immunity
Bananas consist of a humongous amount of vital nutrients which are required for the body’s development and are one of the best sources for providing Vitamin C. Bananas also aid in eradicating infections and diseases. They help the body in battling against harmful germs and ailments. As lack of nutrition hampers the body’s immunity levels, bananas play a significant role in enhancing the body’s immunity as they are packed with nutrients.
Good for heart health
Bananas contain a lot of potassium and magnesium which can help in keeping the blood pressure levels in control. They also aid in stabilizing the body’s electrolyte balance. As per a research, people who have a high potassium intake are 27% less prone to suffer from a heart ailment.
Bananas can improve the functioning of the gut
Bananas are prebiotic in nature; they have a pacifying effect on the gut. Bananas are rich in pectin which is a soluble fiber aiding in reducing the cholesterol levels and pacifying the bowel functioning. The prebiotic properties of bananas make them starchy in nature which helps in activating the gut bacteria leading to the production of healthy compounds like ‘short chain fatty acids.’
Beneficial for the kidneys
Being rich in potassium, bananas keep the kidneys in a good condition. According to research, people who consume bananas at least 4 to 6 times per week have a 50% reduced risk of being prone to kidney related problems.
Excellent as a pre and post workout fruit
Bananas provide fuel for the body and are the best options to be eaten before and after an exercise session. Before working out, bananas energize your body and post-workout, it can act as a great recovery snack.
Bananas have high levels of electrolytes like magnesium and potassium; therefore, they help in performing strenuous workouts effortlessly. Eating a banana after sweating it out might help in diminishing the effects of soreness and muscle cramps.