Are bananas great for weight loss?

If there was a food that was low in calories and low in fat whilst high in fibre and vitamins and could help you lose weight, chances are you would eat it. The truth is, this nutritious food can be eaten with breakfast or as a snack, or can complement a nice dessert. Bananas are one of the most nutritious and natural foods that help promote weight loss, and can make a convenient addition to your daily diet.

Bananas are best known for containing large amounts of potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6 and are surprisingly low in calories. 

Like most fruits, bananas do not have much protein, but they are very low in fat. Considering there are nine calories per gram of fat, you can eat several bananas a day and not take in any bad fat that could lead to weight gain.

Bananas are high in dietary fibre, which makes you feel fuller for longer so you won't overeat at your next meal or reach for an unhealthy snack before it. A large banana contains four grams of dietary fibre per serving, which can help you to reach the recommended daily allowance of at least twenty five grams.

Aside from its many nutrients and convenient packaging, bananas also have a low glycaemic index, which can help you with weight loss. The glycaemic index is a ranking of how quickly carbohydrates from food are released into the body. Foods that have low glycaemic index scores release carbohydrates slowly into the body. This prevents drops and spikes in your blood sugar levels as fluctuations signal your body to eat more than you should. 

 

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