One serving of banana is considered to be about 126 grams. One serving of banana contains 110 calories, 30 grams of carbohydrate and 1 gram of protein. Bananas are naturally free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium.2
Bananas provide a variety of vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin B6 - .5 mg
- Manganese - .3 mg
- Vitamin C - 9 mg
- Potassium - 450 mg
- Dietary Fiber - 3g
- Protein - 1 g
- Magnesium - 34 mg
- Folate - 25.0 mcg
- Riboflavin - .1 mg
- Niacin - .8 mg
- Vitamin A - 81 IU
- Iron - .3 mg
The recommended intake of potassium for adults is 4,700 milligrams per day.
Banana benefits for elderly
•Banana have high in fibre and potassium and linked to lowered blood pressure but the health benefits of bananas extend out to potentially strengthening bones and helping to keep your kidneys in good shape as well.
1. Bone with osteoporosis
2. Constipation
3. Hypertension
Banana benefits for men and women
1.Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation.
2.Eat banana and exercise every day will make your body firmer.
3.Protect against muscle cramps during workouts.
4.Additional energies for all activities in a day.
Banana benefits for kids
1.Provide energy for daily activities.
2.Quicker and smarter in studying.
3.Balance nutrition and protect healthy stronger.