Apr 15, 2013

Consuming Banana Nutrition

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By Jessie Atkinson


If it's been a while since you've had a banana then it's time to go out and get one. Eating bananas is one of the best things that you can do for your body. This awesome fruit is loaded with vitamins and minerals which will re-energize you in the short run and keep you healthy in the long run.

Did you know that bananas have no cholesterol? They have no sodium either. One banana has about 105 calories depending on it's size, and about 3 of those calories are from fat. They also have 3 grams of fiber, one gram of protein and about 14 grams of sugar.

But, you can't sit around eating bananas all day oh no, because of the sugar and fat. Even though it's little, it can go against you. So it's best to limit yourself to maybe just a couple a day. One good thing to note, is that you burn fat just processing this fruit.

Because of the vitamins that this fruit contains like, vitamins B6, C, A, magnesium and potassium, they are what help fight against muscle cramps. They also help regulate blood pressure.

But burning fat is just one benefit this fruit brings, they help to reduce swelling and build white blood cells, as well as strengthen your bones and help to prevent heart diseases.

Bananas have fiber, and this helps aid your digestion. Unlike processed snacks, which will only leave you hungry for more garbage, bananas make you feel full and very energetic.

There are health experts that say that bananas are way better than any energy drink out there on the market. Next time your around one of those energy drinks take a look at what's inside, can you even pronounce some of the ingredients? Bananas give the body everything that the body needs to go the distance, without the caffeine. The energy boost you get from one banana is of a better quality, because it's natural.

Now if your having trouble downing a few bananas, don't force it, especially if you don't like the way they taste. And if your having a hard time digesting them then there's other options.

Probably one of the most popular ways of eating a banana is to make a smoothie. Get out the blender, put in some ice and start off with that. The next time around add in some other fruit, play around with it until you get it to where you like it. Just remember that there's no need to add any sugar to this, due to the fact that bananas already have natural sugar in them, so it's already sweet.

You can add this awesome fruit to a side dish, a fruit bowl or cut some up and throw it in with your cereal. Either way it's going to taste great and your going to get the energy you need along with all the vitamins and minerals your body craves for. Bananas are cheap and you can find them in any grocery store, even the organic ones are cheap. So give it a chance, try it out, you just might find a new thing to start eating.




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