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Bananas are always a food mentioned when you want a good source of carbohydrates and electrolytes like potassium, making them a go-to food for many athletes.
Bananas are indeed great for those people who regularly exercise because they are easy to digest and are an excellent source of easily accessible carbohydrates which can help maintain energy levels throughout the routine.
Bananas also help when it comes to post workout recovery as well because of all of those electrolytes which help replenish those lost through sweat during exercise. These electrolytes help us to maintain proper water balance in our cells, and getting enough of them is get an important as getting enough water.
It seems like eating bananas regularly would be a no brainer for most people at this point given all of the benefits of the banana and the fact that most are only around 120 calories or so.
The problem with bananas however is that it is high in carbohydrates which turn in to sugar as it ripens, but is very deficient in protein or fats.
This means that if you eat a banana on its own, it can quickly spike your blood sugar level. If you are pre diabetic or have diabetes, you will want to pair a banana with a good source of protein and fat to reduce those effects. This is why many people choose to eat bananas with peanut butter for example.
People are always looking for something to boost their energy levels in the afternoon when their energy levels start to crash. Energy drinks, sport drinks, or something with caffeine is what most people go for to help them get through the rest of their day.
Bananas aren’t going to have the same effect that a cup of coffee or soda would, but eating one can help you regain energy and will reduce the chance of you crashing afterwards like you would from a caffeinated drink or one loaded with sugar.
Bananas are also extremely cheap so if you are looking to save money they are a great alternative to an energy bar before the gym. On top of that they essentially come in their own rapper and are very portable and a handy snack