Banana's - A Great Fruit to Add to Your Diet

Bananas are full of bunches of vitamins, minerals and are also a good source of fiber. When starting a day with a banana on cereal or by itself can do wonders to your day. Not to mention the benefits of having one after a long, intense workout. During long exercises your body loses vitamins and minerals and a banana replaces these nutrients as well as giving you the energy you need. Depending how you like your bananas, ripened or not, they can satisfied a sweet tooth as well.

• B6 - Lack of B6 in a diet can cause weakness, irritability and insomnia
• Potassium - Helps to regulate blood pressure; may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke; essential for helping muscles to contract properly during exercise and reduces cramping up

Here are other healthy facts:

• A medium-sized banana provides 400 mg of potassium -11% of daily value- and contains 110 calories and 4 grams of fiber.
  
• Bananas also contain plenty of carbohydrates which are the body's main source of energy. They are also easy to digest.
• Research also shows that serotonin and norepinephrine in bananas may naturally help sufferers overcome depression. They are the good mood food.

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