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 Bananas
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Bananas Health benefits, facts, research

• nanas are one of the most widely consumed fruits
  in the world for good reason. Eating them could
  help lower blood pressure and reduce the risks of
  cancer and asthma.Today, bananas are grown in at
  least 107 countries and are ranked fourth among
  the world's food crops in monetary value.
  Americans consume more bananas than apples and
  oranges combined.
• With the world consuming so many bananas, it's
  not surprising that people are asking the
  question are bananas good for you?
• This article will take a look at the potential
  health benefits of bananas, such as improving
  heart health and promoting regularity. It also
  examines the possible health risks associated
  with them.

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Health benefits of potassium

• Bananas are rich in a mineral called potassium.
  This mineral is important as it helps maintain
  fluid levels in the body and regulates the
  movement of nutrients and waste products in and
  out of cells.
• Potassium also helps muscles to contract and
  nerve cells to respond. It keeps the heart
  beating regularly and can reduce the effect of
  sodium on blood pressure.
• Potassium may reduce the risk of kidney stones
  forming as people age. In turn, healthy kidneys
  make sure that the right amount of potassium is
  kept in the body.
• One medium-sized banana contains 422
  milligrams of potassium.

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Incorporating more bananas into your diet

• Fresh bananas are available year-round. Unlike
  other fruits, the ripening process of bananas
  does not slow down after they are picked. Bananas
  should be stored at room temperature.
• The warmer the temperature, the faster bananas
  will ripen. However, to slow ripening, bananas
  should be refrigerated. The outer peel of the
  banana will darken but the banana itself will
  stay intact longer.
• To encourage faster ripening, place the banana in
  a brown paper bag at room temperature.1
• In 2008, a popular diet fad known as the Morning
  Banana Diet recommended eating a banana in the
  morning along with water, eating a normal lunch
  and having dinner before 8pm.
• Add a sliced banana to your morning cereal or
  oatmeal for a more nutritious breakfast.
• Like apple sauce, ripe mashed bananas can be used
  in baked goods to replace oil or butter. Mashed
  bananas lend a moist, naturally sweet flavor to
  muffins, cookies and cakes.
• Peel and freeze bananas for a great addition to
  any smoothie.
• Add sliced banana to your morning cereal or
  oatmeal, or take a banana with you on your way to
  work or school for a healthy, portable snack.

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