nutrition facts of fruits

Banana
- A banana is an edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Musa.

 Nutrition Facts
Bananas
Amount Per 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g)
Calories 105
Total fat 0.4 g
0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g
0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g

Monounsaturated fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 1 mg
0%
Potassium 422 mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 27 g
9%
Dietary fiber 3.1 g
12%
Sugar 14 g

Protein 1.3 g
2%

Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
17%
Calcium
0%
Iron
1%
Vitamin B-6
20%
Vitamin B-12
0%
Magnesium
8%

BANANA
Blood sugar spike from eating bananas
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, an all-yellow ripe American banana has a glycemic load (GL) of only 13 on a scale of 100. But an average banana’s glycemic index (GI) is approximately 50. What is the difference between GL and GI? The glycemic load is generally regarded as a more accurate indicator of a carbohydrate’s effect on blood sugar levels. A banana’s glycemic load is considered medium (11-19 is medium; low = 10 or less; high = 20 or more), which supports the theory that those with blood-sugar sensitivities should be at least slightly cautious with banana consumption, especially overly ripe ones.

Bananas’ many health benefits
Athletes love bananas for the quick and sustained burst of energy provided. But even professional couch potatoes enjoy many benefits of eating bananas, including: Battling depression: bananas contain the amino acid tryptophan, which converts into serotonin, the body’s natural mood-enhancing chemical.
Keeping the pipes flowing: high in fiber (3 grams), bananas can stimulate the bowels, reversing constipation.
Stress management: a single banana contains about 12 percent of your daily potassium needs. Stress reduces potassium levels. Fatigued? Irritable? Have high blood pressure? Eat bananas.
Helping heartburn: bananas, for most people, are a natural antacid. High