Bananas (Musa) are long curved fruits with a rubbery outer skin, and soft yellowish interior fruit.
Health Benefits of Bananas:
- Increased Immune Function
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
How to choose Bananas: Bananas have a yellow skin when they are ripe and they start to develop black spots as they become very ripe. Depending on type, you may also find purple or red skinned bananas. Avoid buying green bananas unless you plan on keeping them for several days before you eat them, or plan on cooking with them.
Climate and origin: Bananas originated in Southeast Asia and Australia and are now found in tropical areas all over the world.
Taste: Bananas have a mushy texture and a sharp aromatic taste that is just a little pungent.
Miscellaneous information: Grown in over 107 countries the banana is now one of the cheapest and most common fruits around.
