Studies have found that many people have eaten the wrong!A banana every day can reduce the risk of heart disease!

On July 22, "European Heart Magazine" published a research paper on "eating more foods rich in potassium to improve heart health." Studies have shown that eating more potassium -rich foods can prevent heart disease. ①

The relationship between potassium intake and systolic blood pressure

Studies have shown that during the past 20 years of follow -up, compared with those with the lowest potassium intake in the overall population, the highest potassium intake was reduced by 13%. The risk of cardiovascular disease or recurrence of women's cardiovascular disease has been reduced by 11%, and men have decreased by 7%.

The relationship between potassium intake and systolic blood pressure

Among women with high sodium intake, eating more potassium -containing foods can reduce blood pressure. Eat 1 grams of potassium per day, and the systolic blood pressure is reduced by 2.4 mm Hg. But no such association was found among men. ①

Researchers said that eating more potassium -rich foods can help prevent heart disease and women benefit more. Even foreign media reported on the title of "one banana daily, which can prevent lady's hypertension and heart disease".

You know the truth of bananas!

1. Eat banana to laxative, the effect is not necessarily good

Many people often choose to eat bananas to urinate, but the results are not necessarily good. Zuo Xiaoxia, director of the Nutrition Department of the Eighth Medical Center of the General Hospital of the PLA, introduced in an interview with the Health Times in 2021 that due to the impact of origin and transportation, bananas often embarked on a journey to all parts of the country when they were completely mature. The incomplete and mature banana contains more tannic acid, which has a convergence effect, but cannot laxative. In addition to waiting for bananas to mature naturally, you can quickly eat "mature" bananas by steaming for 10 minutes and cooked in porridge. ②

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2. Diabetes and kidney patients must control the intake

Although the banana is good, I don't want to be greedy. Zuo Xiaoxia, director of the Nutrition Department of the Eighth Medical Center of the General Hospital of the PLA General Hospital, said in an interview with the Health Times in 2021 that the general population is recommended to consume 200 to 350 grams of fruits per day. For people such as athletes such as athletes Increase intake. The banana sugar lift index is high, and patients with diabetes should not be eaten. Because bananas contain high potassium, patients with kidney disease need to control the intake. In the theory of Chinese medicine, bananas are sweet and cold, and people with weak spleen and stomach should eat less to avoid diarrhea. ②

3. Stabilize blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease

Zhao Haibin, deputy dean of Dongfang Hospital and chief physician of the Department of Cardiology of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced in the Health Times in the Health Times in the Health Times that bananas are very rich in nutrition, rich in potassium and magnesium, and can prevent cardiovascular disease. The potassium in the human body can maintain the coordination of normal myocardial contraction, which can maintain the normality of neuromuscular excitement and coordinate myocardial contraction and relaxation function. When potassium deficiency in the body, arrhythmia, tachycardia, and blood pressure will occur. A banana contains about 400 mg of potassium, which can maintain blood pressure stability and prevent cardiovascular disease. ③

4. Can reduce fatigue and relieve depression

Banana is also called "happy food". Zhao Haibin, deputy dean of Dongfang Hospital and chief physician of the Department of Cardiology of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced in the Health Times in 2020. The study confirmed that the pantotinic acid and other components of bananas are the "happy hormone" of the human body. , Improve work efficiency, reduce fatigue, and relieve depression.

Bananas can also help the brain to create a chemical ingredient -serotonin. This substance can stimulate the nervous system, bring a signal of joy, calmness and sleeping, and relieve depression and emotional anxiety. ③

5. Black spots appear black spots with banana peels to eat with confidence

Bananas are tropical fruits and should not be put in the refrigerator when storing. Put it in a plastic bag, discharge the air in the bag, and store it in the normal temperature environment. Zuo Xiaoxia, director of the Nutrition Department of the Eighth Medical Center of the General Hospital of the PLA General Hospital, introduced in an interview with the Health Times in 2021. If the banana is placed for a long time, the carbon dioxide contained in the epidermal cells is exposed to oxygen, which is easily oxidized into black, causing banana skin to peel. Dark spots appear. In addition, in the process of banana maturity, it can be caused by banana thorns, which can also cause dark spots to cause banana skin, but it will not cause disease. As long as the internal flesh is intact after peeling, you can eat it with confidence. ②

This article is comprehensive:

①WOMEN URGED to Eat Potassium-Rich Foods to Improve their Heart Health. Esc. 22 Jul 2022.

②2021-08-06 Health Times "Athlete's eating banana caused heated discussion among netizens, what is good for bananas? "

③2020-10-30 Health Times "Banana is a good partner for patients with cardiovascular disease" (Zhao Haibin)

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