What happens to your body when you eat bananas for a week?

VietNamNet newspaper quoted Dr. Patricia Varacallo's experiment shared in Healthy newspaper about the change in health when eating bananas for a week. Patricia Varacallo is a family doctor and lifestyle expert.

She also consulted nutritionist Maxine Smith at the Cleveland Clinic before coming to a conclusion.

Below is Dr. Varacallo's sharing of his experience on The Healthy:

Benefits of bananas

Nutritionist Smith explains the nutritional benefits of bananas, which are rich in starch, vitamins and minerals. Bananas provide fiber, vitamin B6 and contribute significant amounts of vitamin C, potassium and manganese to the diet.

Bananas are also a healthy source of carbohydrates that help maintain energy levels throughout the day. Potassium is a prominent nutrient in bananas that helps muscles contract properly, including the heart muscle; and controls blood pressure.

However, if your kidneys are not healthy, ask your doctor if you need to limit your intake of potassium-rich foods like bananas. Eating too many bananas can lead to a buildup of potassium in the body, which can be dangerous for kidney patients.

There are no specific recommendations for how many bananas you should eat per week, but Smith says you should ensure a balance and variety of foods.

Better digestion

Regularly incorporating bananas into my diet has helped my digestion and stability. Dr. Patricia Varacallo found herself feeling less bloated and having regular bowel movements.

Smith explains that bananas contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps keep your bowels regular. This fiber can slow the movement of food through your stomach. The fiber in bananas is valuable. Fiber feeds healthy bacteria in your gut. We know that many types of bacteria optimize gut health and help with digestion and absorption of food.

More energy

One of the most noticeable effects is a noticeable increase in energy levels. “Fruit can get an undeserved bad rap as a major source of carbs and sugar in the diet. But remember that carbs and sugars from whole foods like fruit behave much differently in the body than processed sources of carbs and sugars like refined sugars, soft drinks, candy, cookies and white bread,” explains Smith.

It's clear that the natural sugars in bananas provide steady energy, unlike the fleeting rush you get from processed sugars.

Better mood

Eating bananas every day can surprisingly improve your mood. Bananas are a rich source of tryptophan and vitamin B6, both of which aid in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation and cognitive function. The body does not produce tryptophan or vitamin B6 on its own, so consuming foods rich in these components is important.

How many bananas should I eat a day?

Thanh Nien newspaper cited a study published in the International Journal of Food Properties, saying that although there is no general rule, eating 1-2 bananas a day will not cause any problems for most people, except those with chronic kidney disease.

The best way to eat bananas

Bananas are best combined with healthy fats or proteins. Since bananas are relatively high in carbohydrates, it is best to eat bananas with protein or fat to support stable energy levels.

Combining bananas with healthy fats or proteins like some nuts, a cup of unsweetened yogurt, will help extend the energy the banana provides and keep blood sugar levels more stable.

Combining bananas with other fruits and whole grains can also boost heart health.

Nguyen Mai (synthesis)

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/dieu-gi-xay-ra-voi-co-the-khi-ban-an-chuoi-trong-mot-tuan-ar872934.html