Bananas - 5 Health benefits

 Hi foodies,

Bananas have a lot of health benefits. It is a fruit that is popular worldwide. They are extremely healthy and delicious. Apart from being very nutritious, they are also a very convenient snack food.

Bananas are very good for your health. They contain essential nutrients that have a good impact on your overall health. They are rich in Vitamin B6 and are a great source of Vitamin C as well. So let's take a look at the potential health benefits of bananas.

1. Bananas aid in digestion

Soluble and insoluble fibres play an important role in healthcare. Soluble fibres help the body in controlling the blood sugar levels and get rid of fatty substances. Insoluble fibres make the bowel movements regular and smoother. A medium banana provides for about 10% of your daily fibre needs.

2. Bananas provide energy

Bananas contain three natural sugars (fructose, glucose and sucrose), which give you a fat and cholesterol-free source of energy. Bananas are ideal for children and athletes. They can be had in breakfast, as a snack, or at any convenient time.

3. Bananas may aid weight loss

Bananas possess several attributes that make them weight-loss-friendly food. They have very few calories, yet are very filling and nutritious. Unripe bananas are packed with resistant starch, hence they tend to be very filling and may reduce your appetite.

4. Bananas are good for your skin

Manganese in bananas is very good for your skin. One medium-sized banana provides approximately 12% of your daily manganese needs. It aids your body in forming collagen and protects the skin against free radical damage.

5. Bananas are good for heart health

Potassium is a mineral that is essential for heart health. Bananas are a great source of it. This helps your body to maintain a healthy heart and blood pressure. Bananas are low in sodium, thus helping to control high blood pressure. 

Tips for serving and eating bananas:

• Mash ripe bananas and use ait as an alternative for butter in baked goods
• Add a sliced banana to your cereals or oatmeal for breakfast
• Add mashed bananas to cookies or cakes for a naturally sweet flavour
• Take it anywhere, as it is a healthy and portable snack
• Use boiled raw bananas as a substitute for potatoes in Pani Puri masala

Bananas are thus great for the overall health of the body and improve immunity as well. They can be added to any recipe easily. They are relatively low-calorie and nutrient-dense.

A diet that is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, will provide all the nutrients necessary for good health. I hope you all will now include healthy foods in your diet. At Savour with Sakshi, I'll keep sharing more such information with you all.

Yours foodly,

Sakshi.