Bananas are a good source of both potassium and vitamin B6. They not only help to maintain bowel health, but are also good energy-boosting snacks. As bananas ripen, their starch is converted into sugar. Bananas help to maintain blood sugar levels and it is also a fruit which is easily digested.

Bananas can be eaten freely, within limits. A banana weighing 100 g contains about 62 calories. It must be remembered that dried bananas are a more concentrated source of nutrients than plain bananas.

Fresh, ripe bananas are a very good source of fruit sugars and can give a quick energy boost.

Calories	62
Potassium	270 mg
Vitamin B6	0.19 mg
Vitamin C	7 mg
Niacin	0.5 g
Per 100g ready-to-eat, weighed with the skin