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Are Bananas a Nutrient Packed Snack or a Glorified Candy?

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Are Bananas a Nutrient Packed Snack or a Glorified Candy?
Delicious and nutritious, not only are bananas healthy snacks, but they are also great for preventing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, memory decline, and relieving anxiety. Shutterstock
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You don’t have to be an expert in bananas to know they are super sweet. But can all that sweetness exist in a superfood?

There’s no doubt bananas can be highly controversial. They’re very high in sugar but remain a low glycemic load food. The biggest danger from these may come from slipping on a peel.

Mat Lecompte
Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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