At about 110 calories per medium banana (126g), bananas are a Superfood for your heart, providing an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, fiber and vitamin C - nutrients that help promote heart health. Banana consumption has also been linked to lower risk of leukemia, colorectal and kidney cancer. In fact, a study published in Nutrition and Cancer found that those who consumed bananas three or more times per week had a 72% lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who consumed them less than one time per week. Bananas also contain resistant starch and prebiotic fiber, two compounds that can aid in weight loss and may contribute to the success of the Morning Banana Diet. “Resistant starch” increases fat metabolism. Regular consumption of prebiotic fiber, found in bananas, helps avoid unhealthy weight gain. Children who eat just one banana a day have a 34% less chance of developing asthmatic symptoms, according to new British research. In fact, bananas have health benefits for every stage in your life, such as reducing abdominal pain in children and lowering blood pressure in adults.
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