Nutritionist dispelled the popular myth about bananas

Nutritionist Roman Pristansky has dispelled the popular myth about bananas. In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, April 10, he warned that bananas contain a lot of sugar, so it is not recommended to eat them in the evening, three to four hours before bedtime. According to him, one fruit can contain from 8 to 12 grams of sugar, which can cause fluctuations in insulin levels.

He noted that carbohydrates, including bananas, provide energy, but do not provide long-term saturation, as they quickly turn into glucose, so you should not rely on them as a full meal.

The nutritionist also debunked the popular myth about the "carbohydrate window" after exercise. He explained that the accelerated metabolism after exercise lasts up to two days, and high-calorie food is needed only to replenish energy, and not because of any special period.

The expert added that banana remains a useful product due to its potassium and magnesium content, but it is better to consume it in the morning and combine it with protein products.

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On April 9, clinical nutritionist and biochemist Violetta Oganesyan said that one potato fruit contains vitamins C and B6, which are important for health, as well as potassium, which is more in one root vegetable than in a banana. She clarified that potassium is an electrolyte that helps muscles and cells to function normally and control blood pressure, writes "Moscow 24".

Nutritionist and nutritionist Elena Solomatina on April 8, in an interview with 360.ru She warned that regular overeating at night can lead to serious health problems. During sleep, the body must recover and purify itself, and the additional load disrupts these processes, the website writes kp.ru . According to her, regular overeating in the evening leads to weight gain, decreased energy and accelerated aging. To reduce appetite, she advised snacking in advance — it helps to reduce the level of the hunger hormone ghrelin, writes RT.

In February, expert Irina Koziy told NSN that with the advent of the new GOST, mini bananas may disappear from Russian grocery stores. According to her, according to GOST, bananas should be at least 14 centimeters long, and there should be at least three of them in one brush.

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