Health Benefits Of Bananas

Ever wondered what kind of goodness there is in a banana? In addition to being rich in vitamin B6, bananas are a healthy source of vitamin C, dietary fibers and manganese. Bananas are also fat-free, free from cholesterol and virtually free from sodium. So what do you mean by these for your health?
Health benefits of bananas
​​1. ​Bananas are one of the best fruit sources of vitamin B6 Bananas vitamin B6 is easily absorbed by your body and a medium-sized banana will provide around a quarter of your daily vitamin B6 requirements.

Vitamin B6 helps your body:

produce red blood cells,
Metabolize carbohydrates and fats,
turn them into energy,
metabolize amino acids,
eliminate toxic chemicals from your liver and kidneys and
maintain a healthy nervous system.
Vitamin B6 is also good for pregnant women as it helps meet their baby’s development needs.

2. Bananas are respectable sources of vitamin C
You may not associate bananas with vitamin C, but about 10 percent of your daily vitamin C needs will be given by a medium-sized banana.

Vitamin C helps:

Secure the body from damage to cells and tissues,
your body absorb iron better,
Your body produces a collagen-the protein that keeps your skin, your bones and your body together and
Help brain health through the development of serotonin, a hormone that influences our sleep cycle, moods, and stress and nd pain.
3. Banana manganese is fine to your skin
A medium-sized banana contains around 13 percent of your daily needs for manganese. Manganese helps collagen your body and protects your skin and other cells from free radical damage.

4. Potassium in bananas is good for your heart health and blood pressure A medium-sized banana contains about 320-400 mg of potassium, which satisfies about 10 per cent of your daily potassium needs.

Potassium helps your body maintain a healthy heart and blood pressure. In addition, bananas are low in sodium. The low sodium and high potassium combination help to control high blood pressure.

5. Bananas can help with digestion and help overcome gastrointestinal problems
A medium banana offers around 10-12 per cent of your daily fiber needs. The Health Promotion Board of Singapore recommends a maximum dietary fiber intake of 20 g for women and 26 g for men.

Soluble and insoluble fibers are a big part of your wellbeing. Soluble fiber helps your body control your blood sugar level and get rid of fatty substances such as cholesterol. Insoluble fiber adds weight and softness to stools, making it easier for you to have regular bowel movements. This helps to keep your gut healthy and safe from harmful bacteria.

Bananas, especially newly-ripened ones, contain starch that does not digest (resistant starch) in your small intestine and is able to pass into the large intestine. Such bananas help you manage your weight better as you stay full for longer.

That said, bananas can help you beat gastrointestinal issues such as:

constipation,
stomach ulcers, and
heartburn
6. Bananas give you energy – minus the fats and cholesterol​
Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose, and glucose – giving you a fat and cholesterol-free source of energy. As such, bananas are ideal, especially for children and athletes, for breakfast, as a midday snack or before and after sports.