Bananas are true potassium powerhouses. One banana contains at least 450mg of potassium, which already covers 20% of the daily requirement of potassium. However, there are other foods that contain even more potassium, such as beans, potatoes and halibut.

 

In addition to potassium, bananas are also rich in vitamin B6, which helps to combat tiredness and insomnia. Natural occurrences of serotonin and noradrenaline in bananas are good against depression and depressive moods.

Bananas are also very high in fibre and therefore keep the digestive tract healthy.

Bananas contain very little sodium, which makes them a perfect food for preventing high blood pressure and strokes.

Bananas are very sweet and therefore a good substitute for sweets when you have a sweet craving.

Bananas are also natural acid blockers and are therefore ideal as a dessert for people who suffer from heartburn. Bananas are also very well tolerated after an upset stomach or stomach flu.