Convenient, economical, delicious, and filling, bananas have it all. Here’s how to eat them to enjoy their health benefits.
From breakfast to dinner, from mid-morning snacks to afternoon snacks, bananas are a popular choice. They’re the most practical and versatile fruit, suitable for all tastes. Enjoyed plain, in a smoothie in the sunshine, as porridge in winter, or in healthy banana bread, everyone has their favorite and easy-to-make treat. But can we really eat them every day, and multiple times a day, to reap the benefits of this fruit? It’s true that bananas are high in sugar: 100 g of raw yellow banana provides about 90 calories, 19 g of carbohydrates, 15 g of sugars, and 3 g of fiber. While they’re a good source of carbohydrates for energy, they’re digested more quickly than protein or fiber. Therefore, it’s essential to pair bananas with a balanced, healthy snack to avoid blood sugar spikes, advises Shavonne Morrison, registered dietitian, on the Eatingwell website . Made with oat flakes (rich in fiber) and ricotta (rich in protein), bananas are a great way to improve your fitness and health.
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