Yes. Bananas are a great source
of carbohydrate, low in fat and rich in potassium and Vitamin
B6 to name a few nutrients. Carbohydrate in food can be stored
as glycogen in the muscles and liver to provide energy for exercise.
This energy is really important when the going gets tough during
exercise. Potassium is a mineral that may be involved in helping
prevent cramps and certainly good for blood pressure. Vitamin
B6 helps to release energy from protein and is important to keep
your immune and nervous systems healthy. The riper the banana,
the easier they are to digest (greener bananas may give you wind!)
Bananas are a popular fruit for all ages and with their 'user-friendly'
wrapper are the ultimate in healthy fast food. A banana will
provide a good in between snack, post training or even fuel for
a game if eaten when very ripe.
Why not try a banana booster smoothie to aid recovery?
Banana Booster (Serves
2)
1/2 mango, diced
1 frozen banana, sliced
250ml (8fl oz) orange Gatorade or Lucozade Sport
125g (4oz) raspberries
Per serve
150kcals
40g carbohydrate (high)
0.5g fat (low)
Great source of potassium, beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin
B6
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Why not try another banana based smoothie?
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