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Banana is one of the most important fruits of the world majorly grown in the tropics and widely consumed. It is recognized for it’s pleasant flavour, health benefits and nutritions and also it’s availability throughout the year.
Bananas are nutrients dense and may be of great benefits in weight loss diets, aids digestion and improve heart health.
Banana are good source of soluble fibres and resistant starch which helps to moderate your blood sugar levels. They equally regulate your appetite by keeping you full.
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Resistant starch are types of fibres mainly found in unripe bananas, it is a prebiotics that makes the digestive system function better. Pectin in banana prevents constipation and helps to prevent colon cancer.
Potassium and magnessium are essential nutrients for the heart. Banana contains these nutrients which help reduce the risk of heart disease, elevated blood pressure, high fat levels in the blood.
Bananas are excellent sources of dietary antioxidants e.g flavonoids and Amines which have significant health benefits such as reduced risk of degenerative diseases and heart diseases. They eliminate free radicals in the body.
Potassium is beneficial for the kidney health and functions. Ripe (yellow) banana and the unripe (green) banana are popular fruits with a lot of health benefits and may help keep you healthy.
