When should you eat bananas for more energy?
Bananas are a rich source of carbohydrates, which are substances that the body converts into sugar to create energy. Eating bananas helps you stay alert and have the energy to move.
Bananas are a great pre-exercise snack, says Dr Sohaib Imtiaz, a UK-based lifestyle health specialist. It gives you enough energy to work out effectively."
You can eat bananas in:
Morning, to start a new day full of energy
Before a workout, help increase endurance and recover better
In the afternoon, when the body is tired, it needs more energy
Eat bananas for better digestion
Bananas are high in fiber, a medium-sized banana has about 3g of fiber. Fiber helps with regular pepper, reduces constipation, and is good for the intestines.
Bananas should be eaten at meals, as a dessert or served with breakfast to aid digestion. If you want to be even better, choose undercooked bananas (green bananas) because this type contains resistant starch, which helps to nourish bacteria in the intestines.
Some traditional viewpoints say that bananas should not be eaten before bed because they can easily cause bloating, but there is currently no clear scientific evidence for this.
Eating bananas helps support weight loss
Bananas are a low-calorie snack, only about 105 kcal per fruit, but help you feel full longer thanks to their fiber. This is very helpful if you are trying to lose weight.
You can:
Eat a banana 30 minutes before meals to reduce cravings
Using bananas as afternoon snacks helps fill the stomach without worrying about gaining weight
Eating bananas before exercising helps exercise more effectively and burn more calories
If you want to lose weight quickly, you should choose slightly green bananas because they contain less sugar and more fiber than ripe bananas.
Notes when eating bananas
Bananas are good but eating too much, especially on an empty stomach, can increase blood sugar quickly. People with the following diseases should be careful:
Diabetes
Kidney disease (because bananas contain a lot of potassium)
People prone to headaches or migraines
In short, bananas are a healthy fruit, but to be the most beneficial for your health, you should eat them on time and properly. One banana a day, eaten at a reasonable time, can help you stay healthy, digest better and effectively control your weight.
