So I just read this interesting article!
It turns out, in the lab having a banana instead of a sports drink show similar results! If anything, the banana provides more benefits than the sports drink!
It's an interesting concept that does make sense. Bananas are natural foods that contain antioxidants, vitamins, and key minerals (like potassium) that will help in any sporting event. They have fiber and a good blend of sugars that will give a similar but more natural boost in energy than the sports drink. Bananas are pretty easy to digest too so that they can turn into your needed energy immediately.
The sports drinks are not bad, but it is cool to know that natural fruits can give the same result! Make sure to still stay hydrated, something the banana will not do as well as the drink :) I've talked about it before, but a banana is a great snack to throw into the gym bag. It already is encased in its own protective barrier, easy to eat and digest, and always in a perfect portion! Use the banana and you can win!
In case you are still reading, or don't get my point, BANANAS ARE GOOD. EAT BANANAS YOU ATHLETES.
Even if I prefer banana pancake... I do agree :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna Mamo