Bananas are a fruit rich in potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C and contain many antioxidants. Because bananas have a high sugar content, nearly 90% of which is starch, people who are trying to lose weight often avoid eating bananas, according to the news site Insider (USA).

However, if you are trying to lose weight and do not eat bananas, it is completely wrong. Bananas, if eaten properly, will help you lose weight and ensure physical health when exercising.

Although bananas are high in sugar, they also contain potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, B vitamins, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Additionally, the sugars in ripe bananas are sucrose, glucose, and fructose. The body still needs these sugars to function properly.

In particular, the compounds that help create energy for the body such as dopamine and catechin in bananas do not contain any harmful fats or proteins. Therefore, consuming them in moderation will be very beneficial for health.

Bananas are also high in fiber and have almost zero fat. When entering the stomach, fiber will help you feel full for a long time, thereby reducing cravings and supporting weight loss very well. Therefore, if you are trying to lose weight and feel hungry in your stomach, instead of eating sweets or starch, choose a banana.

If you are concerned about the high sugar content of ripe bananas, choose unripe bananas. These bananas are low in sugar, soft and flexible, and high in resistant starch. Resistant starch slows down the digestion and absorption of sugar in the intestines when it enters the stomach. As a result, the eater will feel full for a long time.

Not only that, because sugar is absorbed into the blood slowly, it will provide a steady supply of energy to the body. This effect will improve exercise performance.

Thanks to these benefits, bananas are extremely suitable as a pre-workout snack, especially for long and high-intensity workouts.

Not only that, the resistant starch in bananas also speeds up the process of burning excess fat and stimulates beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. The nutrients in bananas also help the body sleep deeply, thereby helping muscles recover better to prepare for the next workout, according to Insider .