Bananas

•Benefits of bananas

One banana contains about 467 mg of potassium. Potassium is vital to control blood pressure, which, in turn, protects your heart. The same banana has just 1 mg of sodium. Bananas also contain vitamin B6 that prevents anemia and coronary heart disease.

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The fiber in bananas takes care of your digestive health and promotes weight loss. The fruit (the green and unripe variety) is also high in resistant starch, a type of indigestible carbohydrate that acts like fiber. This promotes colon health and lowers blood sugar post meals

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Bananas are also rich in magnesium that might prevent type 2 diabetes. They contain high levels of tryptophan that promotes mood and aids in depression treatment. The vitamin B6 also helps you to sleep well. The potassium in bananas might also improve sexual health in men.

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Even the banana peel contains vitamins B6 and B12, along with magnesium, potassium, protein, and fiber. The peel, by the way, is edible and eaten in several parts of the world.