Bananas are high in fiber, which can help keep you regular. One banana can provide nearly 10% of your daily fiber requirement. Vitamin B6 can also help protect against Type 2 diabetes and aid in
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banana, fruit of the genus Musa, of the family Musaceae, one of the most important fruit crops of the world. The banana is grown in the tropics, and, though it is most widely consumed in those regions, it is valued worldwide for its flavour, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year.
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The banana plant, Musa paradisiaca, is the world's largest herbaceous perennial plant and belongs to the family Musaceae. It is grown for it's fleshy, curved banana fruit. The plant is tall, tropical and tree-like with a sturdy main pseudostem (not a true stem as it is made of rolled leaf bases) with the leaves arranged spirally at the top.
Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie. Photo: Jennifer Davick. Elvis would definitely approve, and that's all we need to know. This cool, creamy chocolate-drizzled dessert is sure to have you coming back for more. It combines a graham cracker crust, chocolate, peanut butter filling, and banana topping. 03 of 36.
Freeze Your Bananas Freezing bananas is one of the easiest ways to keep them preserved for future use. But how you freeze bananas could have a big impact on how well they thaw. Freezing the entire bunch will darken the peels, and they’ll thaw poorly. Instead, consider freezing peeled, individual bananas or banana slices in resealable airtight bags.
A banana is an elongated, edible fruit – botanically a berry [1] [2] – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. [3] In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called "plantains", distinguishing them from dessert bananas.
Banana Nutrition Facts. One medium-sized banana (118g) provides 105 calories, 27g of carbohydrates, 14.4g of sugars, and 1.3g of protein. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, and one serving contains 422mg of potassium. The USDA provides the following nutrition information. 1.