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Banana nutrition facts: Here’s why you should have more of this super-nutritious fruit

Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and various other nutrients with fine health benefits.

By: Sanyukta Baijal   | | Updated: March 2, 2020 3:50 pm
Tags: banana benefits  banana health benefits  Bananas lower blood pressure  
Banana nutritional facts
Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6.

It helps you shed those extra kilos, promotes sleep, gives you an instant energy boost when you are drained out, detoxifies your body and the list doesn’t end. Well, you must be wondering what we’re talking about. Can all these benefits come from one source? Well, it can be. We are talking about bananas here. Bananas are a staple in almost every household, and they are dirt cheap. Also Read - Easy DIY banana hair mask recipes for dry and dull hair

Though a popular breakfast item and a much-resorted-to on-the-go snack, we hardly know much about bananas. Grown in the tropical regions of the world, they are rich in potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and various antioxidants. Yes, we’re talking about banana, which is among the most powerful fruits we have. One normal size banana of 100 grams contains 89 calories, 0.33 grams fat, 358mg potassium, and 22.8 grams of carbohydrates. It also comprises of 12 grams of sugar and 1 gram of protein. Well, no wonder it is the most consumed superfood in the world and the fourth most important food crop globally. Now let’s have a look at some important nutritional facts about bananas. They’ll help you better understand the ways this fruit helps you stay in fine fettle. Also Read - Banana Mug Cake: A healthy dessert that pampers your sweet tooth too



Rich in carbohydrates

  • Banana makes for an on-the-go snack and contains 26.95 grams of carbohydrates.
  • The carbs in banana are present in the forms of starch and sugars.
  • High content of resistant starch in banana results in lower glycaemic index of 42-58. This means that it lowers your blood sugar levels.

Good source of fibre

  • Unripe bananas come with high volumes of resistant starch. It is a type of fibre which passes through without getting digested.
  • According to studies, resistant starch in your large intestine is fermented by bacteria which forms butyrate (a type of acid formed in your colon). It improves your gut health.
  • Banana is a good source of other types of fibres as well. Pectin is one among them. It keeps a check on your blood sugar levels.

High in vitamins and minerals

  • Banana mainly comprises of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium among other important nutrients.
  • Adding a high-potassium food in your diet may reduce blood pressure and risks of heart diseases.
  • Banana contains almost 33% of vitamin B6 which is good for your brain health. This vitamin also reduces the chance of depression.
  • Vitamic C in banana protects your body against cell and tissue damage.

Other health benefits

  • Banana can lower the risk of heart disease by more than 26%.
  • It also has manganese which is good for your skin.
  • Good for your brain health, this fruit promotes sleep which reduces stress and pain.
  • Banana is a good source of energy in the body minus the cholesterol.
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Published : March 2, 2020 3:23 pm | Updated:March 2, 2020 3:50 pm
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