What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Bananas Every Day

Bananas are a popular go-to snack. They’re delicious, convenient and accessible but have also been the subject of controversy from time to time. Are they worthy of praise for being a good source of potassium—or deserving of criticism for having too much sugar? Is it healthy to eat them daily? If so, how many?

In this article, we’ll explore the evidence surrounding the health benefits of bananas and determine whether or not they should be part of a healthy diet. To start, let’s look at the nutrition information for bananas.

Banana Nutrition

According to the USDA, one medium banana contains:

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Health plan food benefit programs help remove barriers to healthy eating

A nutrient-rich diet is essential for maintaining optimal health. Nutritious food contributes to overall wellness; protects against heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and can lower annual medical costs by an estimated average of $1,800 each year.

With a growing body of research supporting the benefits of healthy eating, the US Department of Health and Human Services developed a Food as Medicine program—based on the growing movement with the same name. In addition, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require Medicare Advantage Organizations to participate in the Value Based Insurance Design model to offer supplemented benefits in at

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