8. You’ll lower your risk of anemia.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, anemia affects roughly 30% of the population—or 2 billion people globally. The symptoms can range from dizziness, headaches, fast heartbeat, among others. The iron content in bananas works to boost iron levels and, thus, counteract the anemia. Some other iron-rich foods that work to fight iron deficiencies are black beans and salmon.
9. You’ll increase your potassium intake, which supports heart health.
The main function of potassium in the body is to regulate muscle movement, and the most important muscle in your whole body is your heart. Since most people do not consume enough potassium in their daily diet, eating a banana a day can be essential to regulating blood pressure and other aspects of heart health. Plus, a study from Healthline revealed that a potassium-rich diet—one that involves lots of bananas—can lower your risk of heart disease by 27%. That’s definitely a sign to add bananas into your diet, if they’re not in it already.
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