Banana is one fruit which is available throughout the year.  This potassium - rich fruit contains fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin c, magnesium, copper, manganese and even protein.  Pectin is the kind of fiber in bananas, which gives it a spongy structure.  Unripe bananas, on the other hand, have resistant starch, which acts like soluble fiber and escapes digestion.  Pectin and resistant starch in bananas can help in regulating blood sugar after meals and also help in reducing appetite since it is filling in nature.  This, in turn, can help you with weight loss.What's more, bananas has low glycemic index (GI).  Unripe bananas have Gl value of 30, while ripe banana have about 60. This means that bananas will not result in major spike in blood sugar levels.  This makes the fruit a safe choice for diabetics.  However, every person responds differently to food and you must check with your doctor first.Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar too advocates eating bananas regularly.  She recently took to Instagram to talk about ways how including bananas in your diet can benefit your health.Bananas, like all other fruits are a rich source of powerful antioxidants.  The likes of dopamine and catechins in bananas can help in boosting your mood.  These antioxidants also help in offering protection from damage caused by free radicals in the body.People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are recommended to follow a low FODMAP diet.  This diet focuses on limiting foods rich in certain types of carbs.  FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharaides, and polyols.  These are fermentable, short-chain carbohydrates.  Fruits like bananas, grapes, berries, kiwi, oranges and pineapples are all low FODMAP fruits, which people with IBS can consume safely.Not just acidity, but bananas can help in reducing constipation as well.  Fiber content in bananas help with this concern.  Bananas are also a low - acid fruit, which can be beneficial for people who get acid reflux frequently.  Fiber - rich bananas can be beneficial for strengthening the overall digestive syste.According to nutritionist Jinal Shah from team Rujuta Diwekar, bananas can be consumed as an effective pre - workout snack.  You can also have it in the morning with your breakfast or snack on it to beat in between meal hunger pangs.Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only.  It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.  Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.  NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.