One of my favorite fruits is the banana. I actually didn't eat them until I started getting into running; my jogging buddy would always refer to them as "the runner's fuel" and I got hooked. But, bananas are not just for runners or elite athletes (although it is usually the #1 favorite fruit among them due to the instant source of energy), the health benefits of a banana are beneficial to all of us!
Banana's are high in fiber, vitamin C and B6, and an excellent source of magnesium and potassium (which helps regulate blood pressure and is also essential to help muscle contraction and reduces muscle soreness). A medium-sized banana has about 11% of your daily potassium requirement, 110 calories, and 4 grams of fiber!!
And, if that's not enough, bananas are known throughout the health industry as the "good mood food", since the serotonin and norepinephrine they contain has been shown to naturally help people overcome depression.
Plus, they're easy to digest and taste great! Try eating a banana the next time you have a sugar craving. The natural sugars will most likely give you the sweet fix you're looking for and is, obviously, a way healthier option than many of the alternatives.
That's my tip for the day!
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