Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
—
Banana
is known as one of the fruits that is useful for maintaining health
heart
.However, many people don’t know when is the best time to consume it so that the benefits are optimal.
Keeping your heart healthy doesn’t always require big steps.Small changes, such as consistently choosing a heart-friendly diet, can have a significant impact.
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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 stable.
Bananas are an ideal fruit to support this diet.Reporting from
Healthline
, bananas contain fiber, protein, carbohydrates, as well as various important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, copper, niacin, folate, riboflavin, potassium and magnesium.
The potassium content is what makes bananas very beneficial for the heart.One fresh banana can meet around 10 percent of daily potassium needs.
Research in 2021 showed that people who consumed more than 3,000 mg of potassium per day had a 25 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Apart from potassium, this mineral also plays an important role in maintaining body hydration, supporting cell and nerve function, as well as muscle and heart health.
So, when is it best to eat bananas?
According to nutritionist Diane Han, it is important to know the right time to eat bananas so as not to overly affect potassium absorption.
“Our bodies absorb potassium passively like a sponge. Once potassium is absorbed enough or reaches an optimal level, its absorption becomes limited,” said Han, quoted from
Eating Well
.
Nevertheless,
British Heart Foundation
recommends consuming bananas around 11:00 a.m. as an ideal snack time.At this time, the body’s energy usually begins to decline and the desire to eat sweet or high-salt snacks increases.
Quoting the Times of India, eating bananas at this time can help stabilize blood sugar levels and provide more even energy throughout the day without causing blood sugar spikes.
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