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Fruits are such a great source for so many health benefits but they are a great swap to eat if you want something sweet.
Eat This, Not That has found out through Dieticians, how bananas can affect your health. Below are the reasons as to why you need to include bananas into your diet:
- Nutrient-Rich: Excellent source of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Manganese. Can also help maintain eyesight and reduce risk for heart disease and certain types of cancer.
- Diet-Friendly: Medium sized bananas are usually around 110 calories and provide 30g of carbs and 3g of fiber.
- Tempers blood pressure: Excellent source of Potassium which helps manage your blood pressure.
- Antimicrobial and Antiviral properties: Can help maintain a healthy immune system.
- May improve your mood: The Vitamin B6 in bananas can help increase the serotonin and dopamine to increase that feel-good feeling.