The banana is one of the most amazing fruits there is. I was driving in my car one day listening to public radio. There was a fellow being interviewed who had just written a book on the history of the banana. I laughed. What kind of history could it have? Well, it turned out to be so fascinating that I ended up buying the book.
Tony
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I have a banana in my smoothie every morning. It’s one of the excellent foods.
For more on bananas check out these posts:
20 Health benefits of bananas – Infographic
7 Amazing facts about bananas – Infographic
More good reasons to eat bananas – Infographic
Tony
If you’re like many people, no trip to the grocery store is complete until you add a bunch of bananas to your cart.
Bananas are inexpensive, tasty, and versatile, but the best reason to eat them is their health benefits. Read on to learn how this curvy, yellow wonder can help you stay well.
1. Tames Your Tummy
If you’ve ever had the stomach flu or food poisoning, you’ve probably been told to eat the BRAT diet during recovery. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Bananas are included in the acronym for good reason. They are bland enough to pass through the digestive tract easily, their potassium helps replenish lost electrolytes, and their fiber adds bulk to your stool to help calm diarrhea.
Some pregnant women report that bananas help ease morning sickness. It makes sense since bananas are high in vitamin B-6. One medium banana provides about…
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This little fact was mind-blowing to me. Hopefully, there is an element of surprise in it for you, too.
Regular readers know that I have a banana every day in my morning smoothie. I have posted on this edible yellow fruit (botanically, it’s a berry) several times. To read further, check out:
7 Amazing Facts About Bananas – Infographic
More Good Reasons to eat Bananas – Infographic
6 Super Facts About Bananas – Infographics
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Higher Perspective says, “So the best time to eat a banana? When it’s fully ripe. But it’s worth noting, if you suffer Type 2 diabetes, you may want to eat a ripe banana with nut butter. The fat in the butter will slow down sugar absorption in your blood stream so it doesn’t hit you all at once.”
Tony
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This isn’t the first time I have posted an infographic about bananas. I love them. I have one every morning in my smoothie. Below are some of the reasons why.
Here are some more banana posts:
More Good Reasons to eat Bananas – Infographic
6 Super Facts About Bananas – Infographic
Tony
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I love bananas. If the average American eats 28 pounds a year, I eat 70 pounds. I have posted about them several times. (Check below for links.)
I put one in my breakfast smoothie every day. Check out the neat facts in this infographic.
To read further on this neat fruit:
6 Super Facts About Bananas – Infographics
55 Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories – Infographic
6 Reasons You Should Eat Bananas – Infographic
Tony
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I think they taste great and are utterly simple to eat, but isn’t it nice to know that there are wonderfully healthy aspects to eating bananas, too?
Tony
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To read further on the brain check out:15 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Brain – Infographic, 5 steps to improve your brain health and my Page: Important Facts About Your Brain.
Tony
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