Bananas

A bunch of bananas is called a hand. Individual bananas are called fingers.

NUTRITION

Bananas are a good source of several nutrients, such as:

Potassium supports the brain, muscles, nerves, and heart.

Vitamin B6. This vitamin is essential to protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.

Vitamin C protects tissues supporting your entire body. It’s an antioxidant defending you from disease and the effects of aging. Your body’s ability to take in iron also improves with Vitamin C.

WAYS TO EAT AND COOK WITH BANANAS

Aside from eating them straight out of the peel, you can enjoy bananas in many ways!

Banana Toast. Mash one medium ripe banana and spread it over a piece of toast. Try topping it with pepitas, honey, or sea salt.

Banana Chips. Preheat your oven to 225º F. Peel and cut one medium ripe banana into 1/8” slices. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top with coconut oil. Bake for 90 mins. Remove baking sheet from oven, flip banana slices, and place baking sheet back in the oven for another 60 mins. Cool the banana chips for at least an hour.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 banana

Amount per serving Calories 89

Total Fat 0.4g 0% Saturated Fat 0.1g 0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0g 0% Sodium 1mg 0% Potassium 422mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 27g 9% Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12% Sugar 14g Protein 1.3g 2%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 17% Calcium 0% Iron 1% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 20% Magnesium 8% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.