Bananas about Bananas

in magnesium, which promotes absorption and metabolism of

calcium.

That8217;s not all: Two small bananas provide as much fibre as a slice of whole wheat bread. But unlike bread, bananas contain a significant amount of soluble fibre and as shown in studies conducted at the University of Minnesota, diets rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes help lower blood cholesterol and their soluble fibre has earned credit for doing the job.

Finally, bananas also contain vitamin C and are a good source of vitamin A and B6 too. I find out all this during my research and interviews for 8216;Health Today8217;.

All this apart, I love the taste of the banana when it is about to burst with ripeness, I also enjoy it chopped and in my salad, made crunchy with peanuts. Try making a simply scrumptious dessert by sauteing sliced bananas in orange juice and adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon. Try baking banana pieces after tossing with lime juice and honey and let them bake till almost tender and you8217;ll understand why bananas are worth going bananas over.

P.S. In case you are interested, a medium banana has 100 calories.