Ever heard that bananas remedy hangovers? Alcohol is healthy up to some extent. However, a person must be wary of his unique alcohol tolerance so as not to end up with a nasty hangover the next day. Having too much … Continue reading →

Each and every cell in your body needs potassium. Potassium is a nutrient that is basically involved in many bodily functions. Your body needs potassium to ensure proper digestion, skeletal and muscle contraction, as well as chemical and electrical stimulation. … Continue reading →

The banana diet, also known as The Morning Banana Diet, has become so popular in Japan that the fad has actually caused a nationwide banana shortage. Diet creators Hitoshi Watanabe who studied preventive medicine and Sumiko Watanabe who is a … Continue reading →

Bananas are usually harvested when green. In stores, you can usually find a range of colors from green to yellow, with brown spots. Your choice should be based on when you want to eat the banana: greener ones last more … Continue reading →

Bananas, raw Refuse: 36% (Skin) Scientific Name:  Musa X paradisiaca NDB No: 09040 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion) Nutrient Units Value per 100 grams Number of Data Points Std. Error Proximates Water g 74.91 20 0.286 Energy kcal 89 … Continue reading →

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy Reducing Depression Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved … Continue reading →