Banana

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide. They contain essential nutrients that can have a protective impact on health.

 

Health benefits:

• Bananas can help lower blood pressure and may reduce the risk of cancer.
• A medium banana provides almost 9% of a person’s daily potassium needs, according to the nutritional information from the above sources.
• Bananas contain fibre, potassium, folate, and antioxidants, such as vitamin C. All of these support heart health.
• Bananas contain water and fibre, both of which promote regularity and encourage digestive health.
• Bananas are rich in the mineral potassium. Potassium helps maintain fluid levels in the body and regulates the movement of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells.

The table below shows the amount of each nutrient in a medium-sized banana: