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Don't Underestimate The Power Of The Banana |
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Bananas are a great energy source as well as high in fibre and potassium, but often women forget how important it is for them to get their B vitamins, especially when they're pregnant. Vitamin B is important in the prevention of spinal cord defects in newborns and may also reduce your risk of early heart attack and stroke.
Some Banana Facts
Did you know that the banana tree isn't really a tree at all, but a herb plant? Did you know that many cultures around the world use banana oil and the banana tree leaf in their regular cooking? Did you know that bananas can also be purple or red and that the red banana tree makes a wonderful house outdoor garden plant?
Bananas are an excellent good source of vitamin B6, and be consumed raw, or used in a variety of recipes, from banana bread to a mixture of frozen bananas with granola or yogurt, or chopped up with other fruits, or used in blended recipes such as fruit smoothies.
It's easy to add sliced bananas as a topping to cereals, and it's very simple to include raw bananas as a part of a healthy snack or with a lunchtime meal.
People often underestimate the power of fruit, and the banana in particular, but just remember that bananas are a great source of instant energy whether you are managing your diet or just trying to eat healthy. |
