Banana
Fruit is a source of food that is both delicious and cheap and helps a lot in the weight loss process. Use it instead of snacks like chips, cakes, etc.
Bananas are a healthy addition to a balanced diet, and as bananas provide a host of important nutrients, they can be said to be a lifesaver when you feel hungry. While eating bananas can't directly lead to weight loss, some of the fruit's properties can help reduce bloating, control cravings, and replace processed sugar.
They are high in fiber, low in carbs, some essential vitamins, and minerals, and low in blood sugar. Fiber is an integral part of a person following a healthy diet. Nearly all the fiber in bananas is called soluble fiber, which helps control cholesterol and blood pressure and helps reduce inflammation. Studies have shown that although bananas are high in fiber, they contain very little energy.
Ripe bananas are low in fat and protein as well as several beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants, including dopamine and catechins. Green bananas are high in a type of starch called resistant starch. It works like insoluble fiber, which is a starch that can help keep your digestive system in tip-top shape.
Nutrition facts in medium-sized banana (100 grams):
- Calories: 89
- Water: 75%
- Protein: 1.1 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22.8 grams
- Sugar: 12.2 grams
- Fiber: 2.6 grams
- Fat: 0.3 grams
