Let’s go bananas!

Newly ripened bananas contain a type of fiber called resistant starch. This starch would “escape” digestion and pass into the large intestine, where it serves as food for good bacteria in your gut¹. Pectin, the fiber found in ripe and unripe bananas, is also believed to aid digestion and soften stools².

The soluble fiber in bananas helps prolong the sensation of being full by adding bulk to your digestive system, keeping those cravings away².

Need a solid stamina boost without the unhealthy junk? Banana gives you a source of energy free from fat and cholesterol¹. This makes banana an excellent choice for breakfast or mid-day break.

Potassium found in bananas helps keep the heart healthy and your blood pressure under control. A medium-sized banana is packed with 320-400 mg of potassium, or roughly 10% of your daily needs¹.

A medium-sized banana will fill you up with a quarter of your daily vitamin B6 intake.This vitamin supports vital processes in your body, from the production of red blood cells to removing unwanted chemicals from your kidney and liver¹.

Bananas contain manganese and vitamin C, two components that play a vital role in inthe production of collagen¹. Known as the building block for skin, muscles and bones,this protein helps your skin to maintain its youthfulness and elasticity⁴. 

Don’t throw away the overripe bananas sitting in your kitchen. Ripened bananas get sweeter as the starch breaks down into sugars⁵. Use them as natural sweetener to flavour your desserts or baking project, from brownies to granolas!