We are going to take a closer look at the individual elements of bananas that can assist your weight loss journey and then share a delicious smoothie recipe that’ll make getting your daily banana a pleasure.
Potassium
Bananas are famous for their potassium content. Potassium works in partnership with sodium to control fluid levels in the body. That can be important in weight loss simply because excess water weight will make you feel and look bloated. Potassium is also involved in muscle function and can help minimize cramps that occur when you’re working out. And finally, potassium assists the proper function of your heart, also very important to power through exercise.
Magnesium
Magnesium may be helpful in terms of weight loss because it has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels as well as reduce water weight and bloating. More generally, magnesium is used by the body to conduct nerve impulses, contract muscles, and maintain a normal heart rhythm by helping to transport calcium and potassium.
Phosphorus
Low phosphorus levels have been linked with high BMI (body mass index). A recent study found that supplementing with phosphorus helped obese people lower their BMI significantly. In addition, participants lost pounds, reduced their waist circumference, and reported feeling less hungry. The effect may have something to do with the role phosphorus plays in digesting carbohydrates, so adding a banana to any meal can be a wise choice when you’re dieting.
