In this video we discuss some of the health benefits of Bananas, how bananas are grown and some banana nutrition facts. We also cover banana vitamins and minerals, and the amounts that bananas offer.
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Bananas
Bananas are edible fruit that are produced from herbaceous, non-woody, flowering plants, that can grow from 20 up to 40 feet(230) tall in about 9 months. Most Banana plants are grown in tropical regions within 20 degrees of the equator, with Ecuador being the largest exporter of bananas.
A medium sized banana, 7 to 8 inches long provides 105 calories, 0.4g of fat, 27g of carbs, 1.3g of protein, 3.1g of fiber and 14.4g of sugar. Bananas are high in vitamin c, and vitamin b6, (providing 17%of RDA, 22% of b6). they are also high in potassium and manganese.
Bananas can have a positive effect on cardiovascular health because of their potassium content. Potassium helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart function. Bananas also help with digestion because of their fiber content.
Since bananas are high in vitamin b6, they can help with the production of red blood cells. They also contain tryptophan, which plays a role in boosting your mood.
Bananas are also a cheap healthy snack. They usually cost .49 to .59 cents per pound, which is about .19 cents per medium banana.
Some Fun banana facts
Banana skins are believed to help remove warts.
In America, bananas are the king of fruit consumption, in fact, more bananas are eaten than apples and oranges combined
