Bananas from the office fruit basket are a very a-ppealable treat.

The office fruit treats contain potassium, which helps control blood pressure – particularly important in a busy office environment.

Now, a study has revealed bananas could help prevent relapses of the chronic condition Crohn's disease.

Soluble fibre found in the close relative of bananas – plantains – and broccoli can stop the bacteria E.coli from crossing into cells in the intestine.

Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system and around 90,000 people in the UK live with the condition.

Most cases of it first develop when people are aged between 16 and 30 years old.

Professor Jonathan Rhodes, who worked on the University of Liverpool study, said: "What's interesting about this paper is that it shows, for the first time, that soluble plant fibre is able to stop bacteria from finding its way through the lining of the intestine."

Even if you don't have Crohn's disease, bananas from the office fruit box could still help you out, as they've got high levels of energy-boosting natural sugars, which can help you power away at work.

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