Banana is nicknamed the food of champions because it is easy to digest and its unique composition of vitamins, minerals fibre and carbohydrate allows a slow sustainedenergy release ideal for active people. The ideal snack pre, post and during exercise its slow energy release helps to improve stamina , concentration and endurance a vital consideration in many sports. In fact bananas are often consumed as a mid game snack by professional footballers and tennis stars to mention a few.

In addition bananas are revered for their high potassium content. Potassium rich foods helps the body to lose sodium which can push up blood pressure the mineral also helps normalise the heart beat and regulates our body’s water balance; excess water loss being a problem when exercising. Therefore consuming a high potassium snack such as banana can favour hydration.

The benefits of banana are endless and they are known to be used to cure many ills such as anaemia, constipation hangovers, and heartburn. Another significant component in banana is vitamin B whose function is to help calm the nervous system.

The calorie content for a 100g ripe banana is approximately 95kcals and it is also very low in fat. Its thick yellow skin allows for its ease of carriage for both men and women; pop it in your handbag or gymbag but definitely to obtain greatest benefits just peel it and eat in its natural state.

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