Bananas are an amazing source of several vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, iron, manganese, magnesium and potassium. Also, they are rich in digestive enzymes, fiber, electrolytes and water.
In today's era of keto and paleo diets, bananas generally get a bad rap, mostly because of the sugar content. However, let's look at the facts instead of the fads.
1) "Studies have shown nonsmoking Adventists who ate 2 or more servings of fruit per day had about 70 percent fewer lung cancers than nonsmokers who ate fruit once or twice a week" (Link).
2) One 13-year study in women determined that those who ate bananas 2–3 times per week were 33% less likely to develop kidney disease. Other studies note that those who eat bananas 4–6 times a week are almost 50% less likely to develop kidney disease than those who don't eat this fruit (Link).
3) "According to the New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40 per cent" (Link).
4) "One study published in the journal Molecules in 2014 specifically examined lectins in bananas. The authors reported that lectins have the potential for suppressing cancer cell proliferation" (Link).
5) "Higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published by The BMJ today. The findings suggest that even a modest increase in consumption of these foods as part of a healthy diet could help prevent type 2 diabetes" (Link).
