A Happy You is a Healthy You- Yes You Can Eat Bananas!

Isn’t bananas the first thing to go off from your plate when you go on diet? Yeah, we saw that silent nod and a half sad face. Well, it is not necessary to completely put this incredibly popular food off your meal pattern but a little incorporation like in smoothies or salads doesn’t cause harm too.

How good are bananas?

Rich in potassium and fiber

Bananas can also help to promote regularity and replenish potassium reserves.

Preserves memory and boosts mood

Bananas also contain tryptophan which helps in boosting moods.

High level of Vitamin B6

Bananas keep you away from the Vitamin B6 deficiency and so is best source for vegetarians.

Prevents cardiovascular problems

High potassium levels are also associated with a reduced risk of stroke.

Preserves of bone mineral density

Due to good amount of potassium and phosphorus, it enhances bone density.

Know the safe zone!

With including physical activity in your schedule, one to two bananas per day per individual is considered as moderate intake for a healthy individual. A medium sized banana carries 105 calories. The best advice is to incorporate it with other options like a bowl of cereal or adding it to your muffins and breads.

Overdose alert!

Certain varieties of bananas are high in glycemic index value i.e. ranging from 40 to 60 and so moderate level of consumption is safe for diabetics. Bananas contain a lot of fibre pectin that needs water from the intestines. Unripe varieties contain resistant starch and it is difficult for body to digest which is why constipation can be caused.  Eating too many bananas can also lead to weight gain in few cases.