Recent Blog Articles
Improving access to hearing aids
Can mindfulness change your brain?
Five lifestyle factors that can help prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease
Transient ischemic attacks: Varied symptoms, all important
5 inflammation-fighting food swaps
Is IBD an underrecognized health problem in minority groups?
Sickle cell disease in newborns and children: What families should know and do
COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens: What we do - and don’t - know
Happy trails: Take a hike, now
Sleep well — and reduce your risk of dementia and death
News Briefs: Study finds bananas a good energy source for exercisers
Bananas are as beneficial as sports drinks for restoring carbs, potassium, and other nutrients expended during exercise, according to a report in a recent issue of PLoS One. The study compared the performance of racing cyclists who consumed sports drinks with that of racers who ate only bananas during an endurance race. Researchers found that bananas have additional benefits not found in sports drinks, and those are antioxidants, as well as a healthier blend of sugars. Bananas, which are also good sources of vitamin B6 and fiber, were favored by some cyclists who didn't like the idea of consuming a sugar-sweetened sports drink during their workouts.
Disclaimer:
As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.