Banana

 

Overview

A banana is an elongated, edible fruit – botanically a berry – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains", distinguishing them from dessert bananas.

Category: Fruit

Scientific name: Musa

Nutrition Facts

Calories 89 cal per 100gm

To burn these calories 

• Run 8 mins at 6mph
• Walk 24 mins at 3mph
• Cycle 12 mins at 10mph

Health Effects

Benefits

Banana is a good source of several vitamins including Vitamin B6 and C. Vitamin B6 helps in the metabolism of macronutrients. Vitamin C is vital to immune activity. These benefits may be derived from consuming banana.

Banana helps to regulate blood pressure. Bananas are known to be a source of potassium in the body. A medium sized banana may provide about 10% of the recommended daily value.

Banana is a good source of potassium which could help lower blood pressure.

Banana provides high quality energy with carbohydrates and fiber.

Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract because they are rich in pectin; a soluble fiber that supports bowel function.

Possible side effects

Overconsuming banana may result in high levels of blood potassium. This may be a source of concern with people blood pressure issues. Banana should be consumed moderately in these individuals.

Individuals with serious renal disease should control banana consumption, because of the potassium contain.

Quantity recommendations

Banana could be eaten every day in breakfast or afternoon before exercise because it provides carbohydrates. Individuals with diabetes should control their portion.