2-3 bananas can provide enough energy for 2 hours of vigorous exercise.
Bananas are ranked third in the top ten healthiest fruits in the world. They are nutritious, healthy and tasty, contain many nutrients necessary for the body.
A doctor from the USA, Lucia Garcia, spoke about the benefits of bananas, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
Bananas will make you happier
According to an expert, bananas are rich in tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin in the body.
Serotonin can increase feelings of happiness and well-being and help people fall asleep easily.
Except In addition, bananas are rich in pantothenic acid, the hormone of happiness in the body, which relieves stress, eliminates problems and helps to feel happy and contented.
Therefore, in many countries bananas are also called «happy fruits».
Do Bananas Raise Blood Sugar?
According to the doctor, a medium-sized banana contains 14 grams of sugar and 6 grams of starch, but the glycemic index of bananas is low. Moderate consumption of bananas will not increase blood sugar levels.
Bananas are rich in dietary fiber. One medium-sized banana can provide about 3 grams of dietary fiber, which can speed up gastrointestinal motility and flush out toxins and debris.
The fruit is also rich in potassium and magnesium — essential trace elements for the body. A medium-sized banana contains 420 mg of potassium and 32 mg of magnesium.
Bananas contain flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that regulate the immune system and slow down the aging process.
«Eating 2 -3 bananas a day won't make you fat… 2-3 bananas can provide enough energy for 2 hours of vigorous exercise. No wonder so many famous athletes prefer bananas», — concluded the doctor.