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Banana

Health BENEFITS of Bananas:

High in Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • supports a healthy nervous system
  • helps make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
    (see full list here)

High in Manganese

  • helps the body absorb calcium 
  • important for strong bones and joints
  • supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin C

  • works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  • assists the body in making collagen protein
  • helps strengthen the immune system
    (see full list here)

High in Potassium

  • works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  • monitors the electrical activity of the heart
  • required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • aids in promoting healthy skin, hair, and nails
  • supports a healthy nervous system and cognitive function
    (see full list here)

High in Fermentable Fiber (Prebiotic)

  • feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut 
  • aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
  • helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity

Good Amounts of:

  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate)
  • Silicon

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 medium banana = approximately 110 calories)

93%
Carbohydrates
4%
Protein
3%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 medium banana)

27g
Carbohydrates

1.3g
Protein

.4g
Fat


FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 medium banana)

3.1g
Fiber*

14.4g
Natural Sugars*


NET CARBS

(grams per 1 medium banana)

23.9g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs



*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.

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