by Melanie Albert, Nutrition Expert and Author, Founder & CEO, Experience Nutrition, an Official Health & Wellness Partner NFL Alumni

6 awesome reasons why you should eat a banana a day.

Inspired by these cute, little, sweet bananas.

• Energy Boost. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. The carbohydrates in bananas, which replace glycogen (stored glucose), is used for fuel for muscles.
• Good for heart. Bananas contain a high dose of potassium, essential for muscle contraction, including the heart.
• Blood pressure. Again, bananas are high in potassium (yet low in salt), The US Food & Drug Administration has allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
• Dehydration and fatigue. Potassium helps the body maintain fluid balance, the mechanism by which cells are nourished and cleansed. The lack of potassium is a main cause of fatigue, muscle cramping and dehydration. 
• Sports Tonic. The potassium and magnesium makes it a near perfect sports food for those lactic acid related muscle cramps.
• Constipation. Bananas are good source of fiber, which can help with constipation.

Action. It's simple. Eat a banana today!