Be Healthy with Bananas

The yellower and darker a banana, the riper it is. Select whole, undamaged, firm bananas.

• Potassium and fiber in bananas are effective in fighting heart disease including high blood pressure, strokes and atherosclerosis.
• Bananas reduce age related bone weakening and facilitate calcium uptake.
• Banana consumption can sooth the bowels and reduce risk of ulcers.
• Bananas can nourish the intestinal lining and improve nutrient absorption.
• Chance of eyesight loss by the elderly can be reduced by eating bananas.
• Bananas with golden flesh are rich in carotonods and can reduce risk of cancer and diabetes.
• Kidney cancer risks may be reduced by eating bananas and other fruits.
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  Source: World’s Healthiest Food