Practical, economical, delicious, and filling, the banana has everything going for it. Here’s how to eat it to enjoy its health benefits.
From breakfast to dinner, including mid-morning snacks and afternoon treats, bananas are a popular choice. They’re the most practical and adaptable fruit, catering to all tastes. Enjoyed plain on the go, in a smoothie in the sunshine, as porridge in winter, or in a healthy banana bread, everyone has their favorite easy-to-prepare indulgence. But can we really eat them every day, and several times a day, to reap the benefits of this fruit? It’s true that bananas have a high sugar content: a 100g raw, yellow banana provides approximately 90 calories, 19g of carbohydrates, 15g of sugar, and 3g of fiber. While a good source of carbohydrates for energy production, they are digested more quickly than protein or fiber. Therefore, it’s essential to pair bananas with a balanced and healthy snack to avoid blood sugar spikes, advises Shavonne Morrison, a registered dietitian, in the media outlet Eatingwell . When prepared with oat flakes (rich in fiber) and cottage cheese (rich in protein), the banana is then an asset for fitness and health.
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