Okay so I love Bananas and I hear absurd things like

"Bananas are fatting"
"They make you so bloated"
"You can die from to many bananas"

Someone tell me what's going on. Are Bananas really that bad for you? I love bananas. D:

And I just noticed banaes are wrinkley haha... Weird.

But seriously, is this true?

(Obviosuly the dying part isn't but I thought id throw it in)

Ajikanx,
From what little I know I think bananas are considered to be very good for health.

Here's some info I found for you on the net.
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http://www.banana.com/nutrition.html
Because of their impressive potassium content, bananas are highly recommended by doctors for patients whose potassium is low. One large banana, about 9 inches in length, packs 602 mg of potassium and only carries 140 calories. That same large banana even has 2 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. No wonder the banana was considered an important food to boost the health of malnourished children! Those reducing sodium in their diets can't go wrong with a banana with its mere 2 mgs of sodium. For the carbohydrate counters there are 36 grams of carbs in a large banana.

Vitamins and minerals are abundant in the banana, offering 123 I.U. of vitamin A for the large size. A full range of B vitamins are present with .07 mg of Thiamine, 15 mg of Riboflavin, 82 mg Niacin, 88 mg vitamin B6, and 29 mcg of Folic Acid. There are even 13.8 mg of vitamin C. On the mineral scale Calcium counts in at 9.2 mg, Magnesium 44.1 mg, with trace amounts of iron and zinc.

Putting all of the nutritional figures together clearly shows the banana is among the healthiest of fruits. The plantain, when cooked, rates slightly higher on the nutritional scale in vitamins and minerals but similar to the banana in protein and fiber content. For the large size. A full range of B vitamins are present with .07 mg of Thiamine, 15 mg of Riboflavin, 82 mg Niacin, 88 mg vitamin B6, and 29 mcg of Folic Acid. There are even 13.8 mg of vitamin C. On the mineral scale Calcium counts in at 9.2 mg, Magnesium 44.1 mg, with trace amounts of iron and zinc. Are abundant in the banana, offering 123 I.U. of

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http://www.banana.com/medicinal.html
Anaemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium

Brain Power: 200 students at an English school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin � known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

Hangovers: One of the most quick ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods such as bananas every two hours to keep levels steady.

PMS: Forget the pills eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, trypotophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking, as the high levels of Vitamin C

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalise the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your bodys water-balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate

Strokes: According to research in .The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a �cooling� fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronic ulcer cases. It also neutralises over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! Yet low in salt, making it the perfect food for helping to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. which can affect your mood. A1, B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
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firmbeliever,

Wow! So much information.

I like bananas too.


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Haha wow thanks for the info!

Yayyyy I can still eat bananas :D

There are so many great benefits of bananas, just as you read above, they are a good source of vitamin A-B-C, high in Potassium and fiber. This is a great help in losing weight, Bananas are low in calories, and fat. High in water and Potassium. A diet high in Potassium foods and low in Sodium foods, can help you reduce water weight, rather quickly.

I've heard that bananas are one of the best fruits you can eat.

I would imagine if you ate nothing but bananas you would have a problem, but who is going to do that?

Dried banana chips are great and travel better in lunch boxes, I have found.

So where di the story come from "They make yo ufat/blaoted"

Haha thanksagian guys xD


+Yum banana chips.

If you have a headache, eat a banana and lie down with banana peels across your forehead. (There's something in the peels that knocks out headaches.) Just don't go to the mall with the peels still on your forehead (although I've heard some people wrap a bandana over the peels to keep them in place while they shop, etc.).

From web sites:

"Despite its creamy texture a banana contains no fat. In fact an average banana contains only 110 calories. And because it is so filling, a banana is the ideal choice for a mid-afternoon energy-boost."

"Some individual fruits or vegetables (such as bananas, broccoli or cabbage) may cause gas, but if they don't bother you, eat as many as you can (at least five servings per day)."

BUT, with any food, in moderation, are you talking about eating to a day or 20 a day.

Haha that's insaneee! Who knew bananas cure headaches?

Oh no I would never eat 20 a day. I wouldn't be able to leave the house :p

This sounds like an old wives tales. I use bananas a lot, bananas with cream, bananas with custard, banana bread, banana tart.

Have you ever seen an obese monkey?????????
Relatively (no pun to my relative monkeys) speaking-
----compared to what? > ?
ALL the McD's they are chomping on as they tell you that bananas are fattening??????????????

Hahahahaha nicely put :)