The Benefits Of Bananas

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits around, and it is easy to see why. They are available all year round and have a very distinctive sweet taste and flavour. Unlike other fruits, bananas come from big plants (that are giant herbs) and not trees.
If you have ever watched a high profile tennis match on television, you may have noticed players (during long matches) eating bananas in between games. This is because bananas are packed with complex carbohydrates and are an excellent source of instant energy, as well as being very easy to digest.

In recent years the popularity of the banana has been put under threat by the popularity of low carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins diet. Even when you are on a weight loss program, your body needs a regular supply of complex carbohydrates as they provide the fuel that helps your body perform its daily activities. Despite bananas awesome sweet taste, they do not contain any fat. This makes them a great alternative to chocolate and other unhealthy snacks.
As well as being a great natural source of energy, bananas provide many more health benefits. As well as containing no fat, there is also no sodium or cholesterol in bananas. As well as being a good source of potassium, magnesium, fibre and vitamin C, bananas are rich in vitamin B6. This means that bananas can help keep your blood pressure normal and can help prevent strokes and high blood pressure. Bananas are a great snack to eat before and after exercise sessions because they help your muscles contract and stop them cramping, as well as providing your body with much needed vitamins, nutrients and energy following a strenuous workout.
Bananas are delicious when enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack, but they are also ideal for adding to other food and meals. Eating bananas represents one of the easiest ways to get more fruit into your diet. Here are a few suggestions for great ways to enjoy bananas:
Slice up some banana and add it to your favourite breakfast cereal.

Sliced banana topped with a low fat yoghurt for a tasty snack.

Add banana to a regular fruit salad

Use bananas to make a healthy smoothie.

Banana sandwiches using whole grain bread.

With fat free frozen yoghurt.

Bake banana bread

On there own of course
Put a little sweetness into your diet and enjoy the benefits of bananas.