10 Benefits of Bananas
Benefit #3: Digestion and Weight Loss
In addition to its high potassium content, bananas are also very high in fiber. Fiber is great because it not only helps with normal bowel movements and keeping the digestion system working regularly, it also slows digestion. What does slowed digestion mean? It means you will stay full longer! And because it is low calorie, this will help with daily caloric intake.
Bananas are especially high in resistant starch. Resistant starch is any starch that is not digested in the small intestine but passes to the large bowel. Resistance starch is associated with several positive effects on the metabolism such as low glycemic changes, lower plasma cholesterol, and lower triglyceride levels. Resistance starches are very important in combatting chronic disease.
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