Are bananas good for cyclists?
Bananas are good for cyclists because they are both healthy and provide necessary potassium. A study compared the effect of eating bananas with a 6% carbohydrate drink on a 75-kilometer cycling ride. Researchers took blood samples pre-, immediately post-exercise, and 1-hour post-exercise. They found consuming a carb drink or a banana resulted in similar blood glucose, oxidative stress, and performance level.