Extremely positive consequences!
One or two bananas every other day: it turns out that your body definitely won't be able to withstand such a diet. In the best sense of the phrase, informs Ukr.Media.
Markets in 107 countries, 4th place on the list of the most valuable products, an immense range of recipes in cuisines around the world: bananas are delicious, healthy and perfect for a snack. You are unlikely to find labels with the composition on them, so we remind you: potassium, fiber, vitamins C and B6 - and this is far from the entire list of benefits that bananas are rich in.
If it's so good, why not eat more of it? For example, not one, but two bananas a day? Let's see how the rule "more is not better" applies to a fruit that our ape-like ancestors were fond of.
First of all, let's determine the set of nutrients and their quantity that you will receive with two regular bananas (based on the recommended intake for each individual substance):
- 900 mg potassium: 24%;
- 54 g carbohydrates: 18%;
- 2 g dietary fiber: 24%;
- 28 g of sugar;
- 6 g of protein: 4%;
- Total: 210 kcal.
Plus — a vitamin boost, which includes (based on the recommended intake for each individual substance):
- Vitamin A: 2%;
- Vitamin C: 3%;
- Iron: 2%;
- Vitamin B6: 40%;
- Magnesium: 16%
That's enough for one time, right? And now, briefly but comprehensively, why you should get such a set regularly.
Your body will be saturated with potassium (a condition that is rarely achieved)
Banal? Not at all! To understand the scale of the picture: potassium is used by every cell in the body to generate its electrical charge, without which it cannot function normally. Among the secondary functions of potassium: maintaining a steady heartbeat, healthy blood pressure, triggering the release of insulin - at the right time, when the body needs to regulate sugar levels.
The recommended daily intake of potassium for an adult is 3,500-4,700 mg per day (this may vary depending on your health and lifestyle). Considering that two bananas cover almost a quarter of your daily potassium intake, the alternative of incorporating them into your daily routine seems like a promising “life hack.” But this is just the beginning: let’s move on.
You will significantly reduce the risks associated with cancer
A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is a key point in a cancer prevention program: with these products you get your daily dose of nutrients with minimal impurities in the form of salts, sugar, dyes and preservatives. Bananas are the best of the best in this matter, as they boast high levels of vitamin C, known for its ability to prevent the negative effects of carcinogens and free radicals.
Speaking of dietary fiber: it can balance the digestive system and prevent the development of colon cancer. So our ancestors were right when they ate bananas so willingly and abundantly.
You will support the tireless work of the heart
Maintaining a healthy sodium-potassium balance is essential for a healthy heart. A recent medical study showed that people who consume at least 4,069 mg of potassium per day reduce their risk of death from ischemic heart disease by at least 49%. Compared to people who consume no more than 1000 mg of potassium per day. Impressive figures, aren't they? In addition, the fiber, vitamins C and B6, which bananas are so rich in, help maintain the strength of the heartbeat.
You'll satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way (and you'll be less likely to crave more)
Sugar in modern dietary practice has acquired a pronounced negative connotation. But it should be remembered that nutritionists are not rebelling against sugar, but against those products in which sugar was not originally present, but was introduced for industrial purposes, that is, artificially.
Bananas contain natural sugar and are unlikely to have a negative impact on your health when combined with a good portion of dietary fiber, which slows down digestion and prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar levels.
The article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor with any questions you may have about your health.