PROFESSIONAL FAQS: ARE BANANAS GOOD FOR YOU?
Expert opinion from Drew Hemler
BSc. Dietetics · 8 years of experience · Canada
Bananas are a low-calorie and low-fat source of carbohydrate. One medium banana is an excellent source of vitamin B6; a good source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C; and a source of magnesium. The less ripe the banana, the more complex carbohydrate and bitter flavor it contains. The riper the banana, the less complex carbohydrate and sweeter flavor it contains. Because bananas are a good source of potassium and fiber, they can contribute to heart and digestive health, respectively.
Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas
Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK
It has been proved that bananas have a wide variety of health benefits such as: 1) Improvement of blood sugar levels 2) Supporting digestive health 3) Promoting weight loss 4) Supporting heart health 5) improvement of insulin sensitivity 6) Improvement of kidney health
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Expert opinion from Emily Mariscal
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, Foods, & Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA
Bananas are a healthy way to add to the daily consumption of potassium and fiber, with around 12% of the daily recommended amount of potassium and fiber within one medium banana. It also has high levels of B6 and vitamin C.
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