Balance & Stress
Balance Functional Snack – Banana
Sweet and crunchy, for those against-the-clock moments.
THE FACT
Stress, depression, and anxiety are among the most commonly reported health issues among European workers: 29% experience them¹.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
A customer waiting, an order running late, a task that can’t stop.
There’s almost never room for your nervous system to slow down.
THE BRIDGE
That’s how Balance Functional Snack – Banana came about: these sweet, crunchy banana chips are designed for those moments when you need to stop for a second and slow down.
Origin / why
Balance – Banana is a sweet, crunchy snack with quick energy for those moments between two urgent things, when what you want is something sweet. An occasional treat, for days that don’t let up.
References
1. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). OSH Pulse 2025: Occupational safety and health in the era of climate and digital change [Internet]. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union; 2025. Available at: https://osha.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/OSH-pulse-2025-climate-digital-change_EN.pdf
Laura Naharro
9to5 Nutritionist
“Potassium is an essential mineral involved in nerve impulse transmission and muscle function. To meet daily needs, the goal isn’t to look for a single food that’s ‘rich in potassium,’ but rather to combine different sources throughout the day, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, potatoes, nuts, and dairy products.”
Nutritional
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Nervous systemm – Potassium
Nutrition information
(per 100 g / per bag, 45 g)
Energy
1368 kJ / 327 kcal — 616 kJ / 147 kcal
Fat (of which saturates)
9,7 g (2,3 g) — 4,4 g (1,0 g)
Carbohydrate (of which sugars)
52,9 g (37,2 g) — 23,8 g (16,7 g)
Fibre
5,2 g — 2,3 g
Protein
4,4 g — 2,0 g
Salt
0,5 g — 0,23 g
Potassium
1160 mg · 58% VRN* — 522 mg · 26,1% VRN*
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value.
Full ingredient list
Banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) 90% and rice bran oil from rice (Oryza sativa L.) seed bran.
Allergens
Contains no allergens. Gluten-free.
Warnings
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and high temperatures. It is important to follow a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Contraindications
Not recommended in diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance, as it contains concentrated sugars (37 g/100 g). As a fried snack, frequent consumption is also not recommended. In advanced chronic kidney disease, a tendency toward hyperkalemia, or potassium-restricted diets, individualize and consult a professional before use, as the product provides a significant amount of potassium. Not recommended to combine on the same day with other sugary snacks from the program (for example, gummies, or dried fruit).
References
1. European Union. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods [Internet]. Official Journal of the European Union, L136/1. 2012. Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32012R0432
Education
01
Eye-opening fact
Potassium is the most abundant mineral inside our cells, with levels up to 30 times higher than in the blood surrounding them¹.
That balance is key to the normal functioning of nerve and muscle signals.
02
Myth vs. reality
Myth:
“When I’m stressed, eating worse is simply a lack of willpower.”
Reality:
Stress can influence which foods we crave and how we eat, especially toward highly palatable foods.² This doesn’t mean a craving is “bad”: recognizing it and deciding what amount and what moment works for you is also part of flexible eating.
03
Top ingredient
When fried, banana loses much of its water content. That’s what gives it such an intense flavor and crunchy texture³.
04
9to5 tip: Do one thing first, prioritize, then move on to the next.
In moments of greater stress, we tend to have accumulated tasks. Instead of trying to solve everything at once, start with one, take a brief pause, and decide what the next priority is. Reducing constant switching between unfinished tasks is an effective way to bring some order to a day that’s racing against the clock.
References
1. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Potassium: health professional fact sheet [Internet]. Bethesda: NIH; 2026. Available at: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/
2. Giddens E, Noy B, Steward T, Verdejo-García A. The influence of stress on the neural underpinnings of disinhibited eating: a systematic review and future directions for research. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2023;24(4):713-734. doi:10.1007/s11154-023-09814-4.
3. Valle C, Echeverría F, Chávez V, Valenzuela R, Bustamante A. Deep-frying impact on food and oil chemical composition: strategies to reduce oil absorption in the final product. Food Saf Health. 2024;2(4):414-428. doi: 10.1002/fsh3.12056.
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