How does banana help in weight loss?

Nowadays, most people want to lose weight and lose weight. Although obesity is still a big problem worldwide, the perception of society is beginning to change. In the end, many people are realizing that they have to improve their nutrition and be more active, and apparently we are achieving it. However, we have become accustomed to eating processed and pre-packaged foods, to the point that we simply no longer know what is healthy and what is not, and what foods will help us lose weight and what will not. Today we are going to talk about one of the biggest contradictions that exist in terms of weight loss; today we will talk about the banana. Some say that the banana is a fruit forbidden for those who want to lose weight, but others say that it is a fundamental food in our diet. So, who is right?

Against the Banana

Many experts say that we should not include the banana if we are trying to lose weight. The main reason is its high calorie content.

Calories are what determine whether you gain or lose weight. One cup of sliced ​​bananas contains 134 calories, which is about 7 percent of the 2000 calories a day recommended for a woman, between 19 to 50 years of age, who is moderately active and 5 percent of the 2600 calories a day recommended for moderately active men, between 19 to 50 years of age. If you compare it to a cup of strawberries, which are about 49 calories per cup or a cup of watermelon, 46 calories per cup, then the bananas are very high in calories.

There is no denying that bananas are high in calories, and we all know that to lose weight we have to control the calories we consume. So, this theory is very reasonable. In addition, bananas are also rich in carbohydrates and we all know that if we want to lose weight, we have to reduce carbohydrates as well as calories. For this reason, the banana does not seem to take place in the diet of someone who wants to lose weight.

In Favor of the Banana

On the other hand, this fruit has many benefits. The most important benefit is that it is a natural food, full of nutrients. Some experts say that the vitamins and minerals it contains help people lose weight.

Bananas are rich in fiber and potassium, which can accelerate weight loss. The banana is the fruit with the highest vitamin B6 content; a single serving contains more than 30 percent daily recommended. Vitamin B6 increases the immune system and reduces the risk of heart disease. The problem is that obviously there is a conflict. On the one hand it is high in calories and carbohydrates, which are not benefits to lose weight. But on the other hand it is a natural fruit full of nutrients that promotes weight loss. What to do?

How to Eat Bananas to Lose Weight

The first thing you have to remember is that the carbohydrates contained in the bananas can be used in your favor. For this same reason it is always recommended to eat bananas in the morning. As you already know, not all carbohydrates are harmful. In fact, carbohydrates are fundamental for our health. Previously, we compared a cup of bananas with a cup of strawberries and a cup of watermelon. If you eat any of these fruits later in the day, you will consume fewer calories, but they will not keep you satisfied for as long as the banana would. And as a result, you will be more likely to eat more. Eating a small banana at breakfast with a little yogurt or oatmeal is an excellent way to start your day full of energy.

Another thing you must remember is that both arguments in favor and against the bananas are right in what they say. Bananas are full of carbohydrates and natural sugar, but do not contain fat or cholesterol and also have many vitamins and minerals essential for our body. So the important thing is to eat the right portion.

 The Initiative Mi Plato or "My Plate" of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that women between 19 to 30 years of age and men from 19 years of age eat 2 cups of fruit at day and women 31 and older, eat 1.5 cups a day. According to this initiative, a banana equals more or less a cup of fruit. Therefore USDA recommends no more than two bananas a day for men and one and a half for women.

The key is in moderation. We all must eat fruits and vegetables to obtain the vitamins and minerals necessary for our well-being. There is no specific fruit that contains all those vitamins and minerals together. This is why it is important that you eat many other fruits and vegetables.

This great contradiction will probably never be resolved, since it has both properties and disadvantages. It is important that when we seek to lose weight, we learn to make a lifestyle change instead of following a diet that prohibits certain foods. Bananas are very nutritious and should be part of our diet with moderation.

Bananas, like most fruits, are very nutritious and contribute to a healthy and balanced diet, whether you seek or not lose weight.

They are a rich source of potassium, fiber, nutrients, no fat and have a low glycemic index. Add bananas to a plate of mixed fruits and you have a perfect breakfast full of vitamins and minerals. Do not forget that you should eat them in moderation.

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