Banana is an extremely tasty and healthy fruit, however, many weight loss programs recommend that you remove it from the menu or significantly reduce consumption. Why? Are bananas harmful to the figure or is their influence on excess weight still greatly exaggerated?
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What is contained in a banana
An average moderate-ripe banana contains 20-30 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of fiber, 15-17% of the daily intake of vitamin C, 22% of the daily intake of vitamin B6, 16% of the daily requirement for manganese, 12% in potassium and 8% in magnesium. In addition, the fruit has a lot of sucrose and fructose. Calorie content per 100 g - 90 kcal.
The benefits of bananas for the body
Only 2 eaten bananas nourish the body with energy for one and a half hours of physical activity. In addition, due to the large amount of potassium, bananas normalize the water balance and improve smooth muscle function (by the way, this also applies to the work of the heart muscle). Another useful property of the fruit is the normalization of acid-base balance and getting rid of heartburn.
The most popular banana myth
It is believed that bananas contain a special protein - tryptophan, which is converted into the hormone serotonin (the "hormone of joy") - it helps to relax and improves mood. In fact, the amount of tryptophan in bananas is very low, so the statement that these fruits can give a feeling of happiness is very controversial.
How many and when to eat bananas
The best time to eat bananas is in the first half of the day, in which case the plant fibers of the banana are great for digestion. The only condition is not to eat fruit for dessert, but to use it as a snack. Do not eat bananas at night, so as not to provoke the production of a large amount of mucus.