7 Health Benefits and 6 Risks of Eating Bananas

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The consumption of just one banana gives us a feeling of satisfaction, making it an excellent food suitable for both breakfast and snacks.

As one of nutritious fruits, many households may keep bananas in their kitchen. Delicious and hunger-quenching, bananas offer us numerous benefits, including effective weight loss, prevention of adult diseases, and relief from fatigue.

However, it has been reported that there are certain risks associated with overeating bananas. Here are seven benefits of bananas and six risks we should be aware of.

Benefit 1: Dietary support

Artem Oleshko

Bananas are a very useful as a food for weight loss. They are also rich in fiber. One study conducted in Europe shows that eating fiber-rich foods can help us lose weight.

And though a banana has an average of only 100 kilocalories, this fruit gives us a feeling of satisfaction. Eating bananas instead of snacks would help you maintain your weight.

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