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Banana
Widely known as a fruit that is friendly to health
heart
.However, many people don’t know when is the best time to consume it so that the benefits are truly optimal.
Maintaining heart health doesn’t always require major changes.Small steps such as choosing a diet that consistently supports heart function can have a significant effect.
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This diet usually includes vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat protein, and healthy fats which help keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels normal.
Bananas are an ideal fruit to support heart health.Reporting from
Healthline
, bananas are rich in fiber, carbohydrates and various important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, copper, niacin, folate, riboflavin, potassium and magnesium.
The potassium content in bananas provides great benefits for the heart.One fresh banana can meet around 10 percent of daily potassium needs.
2021 research shows that people who consume more than 3,000 mg of potassium per day have a 25 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Apart from potassium, potassium also plays an important role in keeping the body hydrated, supporting cell and nerve function, and maintaining muscle and heart health.
When is the best time to eat bananas?
According to nutritionist Diane Han, the timing of eating bananas does not really affect potassium absorption.
“Our bodies absorb potassium passively like a sponge. Once potassium has been absorbed sufficiently or reaches optimal levels, its absorption is limited,” he said, quoted from
Eating Well
.
However, the British Heart Foundation recommends consuming a banana around 11am as an ideal snack.At this time, the body’s energy usually begins to decline, while the desire to eat sweet or high-salt snacks increases.
Quote
Times of India
, consuming bananas at this time can help stabilize blood sugar levels and provide energy more evenly, instead of triggering blood sugar spikes.
In other words, even though bananas can be consumed at any time, making them a midday snack can provide more optimal benefits for energy and heart health.
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