Bananas are the fruit of happiness and many make it their favorite fruit. Bananas are competing with apples and oranges for the title of the most eaten fruit worldwide. Even if it is rich in vitamins and minerals many avoid eating bananas because of its high caloric value.
Bananas are good for weight loss even if they have many calories. A 100 grams of banana has 100 calories. One calorie per gram. But it can help you lose weight. Being very dens eating a banana will help you get rid of the sensation of hunger fast. A banana is a fabulous healthy snack.
When buying bananas watch their colors before making the buying decision. Yellow or greenish bananas are not good to be eaten because they contain a form of starch that cannot be digested that easily. Bananas are good to be eaten when they have a few brown spots. Bananas that have brown spots are richer in vitamins and minerals.
Bananas are energy bombs. A banana contains 20% carbohydrates and lots of vitamin B, C and E. Bananas are also full of calcium and magnesium. A fabulous healthy cocktail.
Bananas help the sugar assimilation process and neutralize the effects of noxious acids that disturb your digestion. Bananas also contain serotonin, which is also known as the happiness substance. Because of the serotonin it contains bananas are a great antidepressant food.
Bananas are healthy and good regardless of your age. And the best part is that bananas come already wrapped in their own natural package that makes them clean and good to eat anywhere. Bananas are a great healthy snack between the meals. You should especially eat a banana if you are having a stressful day and you don’t really have time to eat something. Just pack a banana to work and you will be all set.
July 7, 2009
Diets & Nutrition