Myths About Bananas…
Hello and Welcome to my world! Today I am talking about bananas, of which I am a fan! They are healthy and they taste good. Do you eat bananas?
Do you eat healthy bananas?
Myths About Bananas You Need to Know
Poor bananas get such a bad rep for no good reason. You may think that
bananas are rich in potassium & B6 & Will help protect you from getting osteoporosis, & air pollution as they contain B vitamins & iron.
they’re unhealthy, but that’s likely because of a couple of tired myths about bananas. Let’s debunk!
There are so many reasons to love bananas. This humble fruit is surprisingly healthy. Bananas are rich in calcium, which helps prevent muscle cramps and improves heart health. As a rich source of soluble fiber, they’re good for digestion and have a low glycemic index. They’re also a natural antacid and contain prebiotics that help your body absorb calcium.
Do you get charlie horses? Bananas (potassium & calcium) help me.
All of that, wrapped up in its own natural, compostable packaging.
MYTHS ABOUT BANANAS
Given all of their health benefits, why all of the banana hate? I think it comes down to two common myths.
Myth #1: Bananas Make You Constipated
If they’re a good source of soluble fiber, why does conventional wisdom believe that bananas are constipating? The answer is all about timing (and water).
Underripe bananas can cause constipation, according to John P. Cunha, DO,
Do you compost things like banana peels. I compost my coffee grinds by dumping them in my yard every morning.
FACOEP at MedicineNet, because they’re high in hard-to-digest starches. If you’re worried about bananas stopping you up, avoid eating green or even partially-green bananas. When it comes to digestion, ripe is best.
Bananas can also contribute to constipation if you don’t drink enough water, Cunha adds. They are high in pectin, a type of fiber that is great at absorbing water. This can be a good thing, but it can stop you up if you’re not staying hydrated. We all need to drink water anyway and it definitely helps me stay regular…
Cunha also says that people—especially babies—can experience
bananas are healthy for you, and the peels are compostable. So, good for you and the environment.
constipation from eating too many bananas. One a day shouldn’t cause any issues, though, unless you’re dehydrated. I eat one daily, and drink lots of water, and I prefer them slightly green. They don’t make me constipated.
Eating ripe bananas in moderation, on the other hand, can actually improve your digestion. Pectin is a soluble fiber, which helps relieve constipation. So peel away!
Myth #2: Bananas are ‘Fattening’
First of all, let’s dispense with the outdated idea that being overweight or
Do you eat healthy? Bananas are Healthy, along with other fruit & veges.
even obese automatically puts your health at risk. It’s totally possible to be fat and perfectly healthy. Our collective fat-phobia leads people to ditch all kinds of healthy foods, including bananas. I don’t believe bananas make you fat! I weigh 110 pounds and I eat a banana daily. It is the unhealthy junk food that makes you fat!
When you look at a banana’s many health benefits, it’s easy to see why this myth is totally unfounded. Sure, if you eat a whole bunch of bananas, they can contribute to weight gain (and so can anything else you eat in excess), but if you grab one—even daily—as a snack or part of a meal, that isn’t going to happen.
One medium banana
only contains 105 calories. It also delivers 12% of your
Bananas are your versatile fruit. Add them to your cereal, or your oatmeal or snack on them.
daily fiber, which helps you feel full and stay feeling full for longer.
On top of all of that dietary fiber, bananas are a good source of resistant starch. Both fiber and resistant starch help regulate blood sugar, which helps you avoid the post-snack crash that can cause you to reach for something junky to eat.
In fact, one study
looked at the overall fruit and vegetable intake of 133,468 men and women and found that a banana a day was associated with a lower body weight. Some of the fruits and veggies in the study were more effective for weight loss, but the researchers did not find that bananas are associated with weight gain.
Whether you enjoy a banana in your morning smoothie, with a spoonful of peanut butter or on its own, you don’t need to worry about that occasional banana causing constipation or weight gain.
Do you eat bananas?
I do daily as they are rich in potassium, and calcium, and they keep me from getting leg craps. I feel the difference when i stop eating them for a few days, so I am a fan of the banana.
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