Banana (Medium)
Evidence-based nutritional information, health benefits, and longevity research for banana (medium). Serving size: 118g (1 medium banana, 7-8 inches)
Complete Nutritional Profile
Per 118g (1 medium banana, 7-8 inches)
Health Benefits
Evidence-based health benefits of banana (medium)
Excellent potassium source (12% DV) for blood pressure regulation
Good source of vitamin B6 for metabolism and brain function
Provides quick energy from natural sugars
High in resistant starch (when less ripe) for gut health
Convenient portable fruit
May help regulate blood sugar despite natural sugars
Supports heart health through potassium content
Longevity & Healthspan Research
Latest scientific evidence on banana (medium) and healthy aging
How to Use Banana (Medium)
1-2 bananas daily. One medium banana = 105 calories, 1.3g protein. Excellent pre/post-workout snack. Choose less ripe for lower sugar, more resistant starch.
- Less ripe (greener) bananas: Lower sugar, higher resistant starch (prebiotic)
- Ripe (spotted) bananas: Sweeter, easier to digest, antioxidants increase
- Freeze for smoothies
- Add to oatmeal or yogurt
- Pair with nut butter for protein and fat balance
Potassium highly bioavailable. Ripeness affects resistant starch content - greener bananas have more prebiotic fiber.
- Pair with peanut butter for protein, fat, and sustained energy
- Add to Greek yogurt for complete breakfast
- Combine with berries for antioxidant variety
- Pre-workout with coffee for energy boost
- Banana allergy (rare)
- Those on potassium-restricted diets (kidney disease) should limit
- May need to limit with diabetes due to natural sugars (though fiber helps regulate)
- Latex-fruit syndrome: Those with latex allergy may react to bananas