πβ‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘BANANA πβ‘β‘β‘β‘β‘πππππ
β‘π A commonly found fruit of Africa and Asia.
β‘ πThe banana is actually classified as a berry.
β‘ πBananas float in water because they are less dense in comparison.
β‘π Bananas grow on plants that are officially considered an herb.
β‘π Bananas may be considered a mood enhancer because it contains the amino acid, tryptophan and Vitamin B6 that helps the body produce serotonin.
β‘ πThe bananas we eat today, the Cavendish, are different from pre-1960sβ bananas, the Gros Michael, as those have been wiped out by βthe panama disease.β
β‘ πBananas can help lower blood pressure and protect heart health due to high potassium and low salt content.
β‘ πThe inside of a banana peel can help relieve itching and inflammation, such as from bug bit or poison ivy.
β‘ πBananas are great pre-workout snacks because they are loaded with potassium that aids in maintaining nerve and muscle function during work outs.
Humans share about 50% of our DNA with bananas.
β‘ πMore than 100 billion bananas are eaten every year in the world, making them the fourth most popular agricultural product.
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Β Americans eat an average of 27 pounds of bananas per person every year.
β‘ πBananas provide a variety of vitamins and minerals:
* Vitamin B6 - 0.5 mg
* Manganese - 0.3 mg
* Vitamin C - 9 mg
* Potassium - 450 mg
* Dietary Fiber - 3g
* Protein - 1 g
* Magnesium - 34 mg
* Folate - 25.0 mcg
* Riboflavin - 0.1 mg
* Niacin - 0.8 mg
* Vitamin A - 81 IU
* Iron - 0.3 mg
The recommended intake of potassium for adults is 4,700 milligrams per day.
β‘πTOP BANANA PRODUCING COUNTRIES
1. India = 29.82 MTonnesΒ
2. China = 11.64M TonnesΒ
3. Uganda = 11.23M Tonnes
4. Philippines = 9.45M Tonnes
5. Ecuador = 8.24M Tonnes
6. Brazil = 7.65M TonnesΒ
7. Indonesia = 6.34M Tonnes
9. Cameroon = 4.94M Tonnes
10. Tanzania = 4.08M Tonnes
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It also is very interesting that they increase serotonin. Sounds like I need to eat more bananas!
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