🍌 Banana
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Musaceae (banana family — with plantain) |
|---|---|
| Season | Year-round |
| Best for | Quick energy before/after exercise; Muscle cramps (potassium + magnesium); Heart health & blood pressure (potassium); Digestion (gentle, soothing — part of the BRAT diet); Fever recovery (soft energy + electrolytes) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Potassium — 1 medium ≈ 422mg (12% of daily need)
- Vitamin B6 — 33% of daily need
- Vitamin C (moderate)
- Magnesium + manganese
🧭 Best used for
- Quick energy before/after exercise
- Muscle cramps (potassium + magnesium)
- Heart health & blood pressure (potassium)
- Digestion (gentle, soothing — part of the BRAT diet)
- Fever recovery (soft energy + electrolytes)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Fever & Infection guide · Heart & Blood Pressure guide · Pregnancy guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: One of the best pregnancy fruits: B6 eases nausea, potassium fights leg cramps, gentle on the stomach. Fully ripe is easiest to digest.
⚠️ Safety: Very high in natural sugar — keep to 1-2/day if diabetic; the greener the banana, the slower the sugar release.
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