Next to ramen, bananas, I ate them steadily... Did my body change?

I wasn't eating bananas during the summer because of fruit flies.

I should start taking care of myself and eat properly now~

Rich in potassium, which is good for sodium excretion

Learn how to properly utilize bananas~

✔️Eating a banana after ramen... contributes to the excretion of sodium from the body

According to the National Standard Food Composition Table, 100g of banana contains 77 kcal of calories, 78g of water, 1.11g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 20g of carbohydrates, 14.4g of sugars, 2.2g of total dietary fiber, 32mg of magnesium, 23mg of phosphorus, and 355mg of potassium, among various other nutrients. It contains almost no fat and very little sodium. Additionally, because it is high in potassium, consuming a banana after eating salty ramen with added salt helps to promote the excretion of salty substances (sodium) from the body.

✔️Diabetes prevention and management, gut health vs. exercise pre- and post-workout, constipation prevention

There are times when people wait until bananas turn yellow and develop spots after purchasing them. This is because they are sweeter and tastier. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to well-ripened and less-ripened bananas. The glycemic index (GI), which is a standard for blood sugar management in diabetes, is around 30 for less-ripened bananas and about 58 for well-ripened ones. Less-ripened bananas, with their slower absorption of glucose (carbohydrates), cause blood sugar levels to rise more slowly and stay lower, which can help in preventing and managing diabetes.

Unripe ones are rich in resistant starch (indigestible carbohydrates), which are not digested in the small intestine and move to the large intestine, providing nutrients to gut microbiota and promoting intestinal health. Furthermore, they may contribute to the prevention of colon cancer.

If you are about to exercise, it is good to eat a well-ripe banana. Since it contains less resistant starch, it is easily digestible, and moving your body when blood sugar is rising helps with blood sugar regulation. The brown spots on the banana indicate that the starch has been converted into sugar, which contributes to relieving fatigue after exercise. Rich in pectin, a type of dietary fiber, bananas are also good for constipation. On the other hand, less ripe bananas may actually cause constipation.

✔️Why do athletes eat bananas?... To improve muscle and nerve efficiency

Professional athletes sometimes eat bananas before or during a game. This is because magnesium improves muscle-nerve efficiency and helps prevent muscle cramps. Bananas have a moderate calorie content (77 kcal), making them good for boosting energy. Their rich sugars (14.4g) reduce fatigue and aid in recovery after exercise.

The glucose in 20g of carbohydrates helps with concentration and brain activity during sports. Glucose is also necessary as an energy source for the brain during studying. Additionally, it contains potassium, which helps regulate nerve and muscle functions and maintain cellular balance. Bananas also provide a significant sense of fullness, helping to prevent overeating during meals.

Health Chosun Kim Yong ecok@kormedi.com

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Next to ramen, bananas, I ate them steadily... Did my body change?