BANANAS and KETO-DIET

Bananas are known to be an immediate source of energy in addition to being delicious and improving health. Often this question pops up — are bananas keto-friendly?

Banana holds three major natural sugars that the body needs: Fructose, sucrose, and glucose which provide constant energy to the body. It also has a high concentration of fiber.

Most popular illness and conditions that  bananas can help with:

Depression

PMS

Blood Pressure

Anemia

Brainpower

Weight Loss

Stronger Bones

Constipation

Heartburn

Morning Sickness

Stress

Weight Gain

Hangover

ARE THEY  KETO-FRIENDLY?

In a keto diet, carbohydrates should not exceed 20g daily. But, a normal-sized banana has around 30g of it. So, avoid it if you want to lose weight and maintain a low-carb diet.

PEELS: NOTHING'S WASTED!

The banana peel can be used to whiten your teeth, be used as a treatment of warts, reduce acne, and relieve topical pain.

RIPE OR UNRIPE

Unripe ones have a greater concentration of starch and can absorb calcium more.

UNRIPE

As its color increases to yellow, its sugar level also increases and it’s best for those with type 2 diabetes to avoid and eat unripe ones instead.

UNRIPE

Also, unripe bananas have more concentration of probiotic bacteria which is a healthy type that is involved in promoting colon function.

UNRIPE

As the ripeness increases, it is easier to digest and better for the digestive system. They also have more antioxidants as compared with the unripe ones.

RIPE

Research has shown that as bananas ripen, there will be an increased loss of some micronutrients. To reduce this, they should be stored in the fridge.

RIPE

CONCLUSION

As bananas are not known for being keto-friendly, anyone on a low-carb diet should avoid them. But overall, it can help with multiple conditions as it has multiple preventive qualities.

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