Bananas are perfect. No, really. They are. They even come in a natural carrying case (Ha! The peel! Get it?). But in all honesty, bananas are great. They taste great, they’re cheap and they’re packed with a whole bunch of healthy reasons to eat them. For instance:
- There are about 110 calories in a banana
- Bananas are safe and pure enough for baby’s first solid food
- Bananas are a terrific, heart-healthy food
- Banana are a nutrient dense food that’s ideal for any diet or weight-loss program
- Bananas are fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free
- Bananas provide an excellent source of vitamin B6
* Nutrition facts adapted from ChiquitaBananas.com
As if that’s not a reason enough to eat bananas, these recipes are another:
BANANA AND TOASTED WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
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