Youve probably seen athletes munching on bananas during matches or races. Theres a good reason for that. Bananas earn their reputation as natures original energy bar thanks to their mix of natural sugars like glucose fructose and sucrose combined with fiber.
Unlike candy bars that cause a quick sugar spike and crash bananas provide steadier energy because the fiber helps slow things down.
The sweetness in bananas makes some people especially those watching blood sugar or trying to lose weight hesitant to eat them. But the glycemic index of bananas is actually low to medium depending on how ripe they are ranging from about 42 to 62.
The fiber and resistant starch help prevent sharp blood sugar spikes. Green bananas tend to have a lower index than very ripe ones. For most healthy people theyre fine and even people with diabetes can enjoy them in moderation paired with protein or fat.
Contrary to what some believe bananas aren’t likely to make you gain weight. In fact the fiber helps you feel full longer which can prevent overeating on higher calorie foods.
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