if you know me at all, you know i love bananas. and i mean really love bananas. they are my go-to. my number one staple. and i eat quite a few in a day. if you know me at all, you know i am picky about my banana eating. i only eat the ones that are the perfect yellow shade with a tinge of green on the top, and if i could pick between one that is too ripe and one that isn't ripe at all, i'd go for the bitter green one. before you jump on the bandwagon of ridiculing my banana love, check out these sweet facts about bananas that you for sure didn't know before:
1. bananas are low in calories. 72 only! pretty filling, too.
2. bananas offer energy boosts. natural energy is a banana's middle name. eat them before workouts and you'll see what i mean.
3. bananas reduce depression. bananas contain tryptophan, which helps produce serotonin, the chemical that regulates mood and emotion in the brain.
4. bananas lower blood pressure. bananas are famous for their high levels of potassium. potassium regulates sodium in the body and lowers blood pressure.
5. bananas offer fiber. this helps lower cholesterol and sustain healthy blood sugar levels.
6. bananas help with cramps. menstrual, leg, post-workout. you name it, it helps it.
still not convinced? check out this article. it tells all.
happy banana eating.
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