Top 5 health benefits 

1. Supports gut health 

Bananas have a soothing effect on the gut thanks to their high content of pectin

2. May support heart health 

Bananas are loaded with valuable micronutrients, especially potassium

3. May help in the management of heartburn

Unripe bananas help to neutralise stomach acid 

4. Are an energy booster

They contain sugar in the form of sucrose, fructose and glucose in combination with fibre, this allows them to supply an instant yet sustained boost of energy.

5. May support mood

Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid which the body converts to the feel-good brain chemical serotonin.