Banana Nutrition Facts
Why bananas are good for you!

They are famous for being an excellent source of potassium. Potassium is a key body mineral, important to both cellular and electrical function. It is one of the main blood minerals that is known as an "electrolyte," which are essential for the body to function properly.

Key banana nutrients: In addition to containing a great deal of the mineral potassium, the banana's nutrition includes considerable amounts of vitamin B6 and C. Bananas contain many more nutrients in smaller amounts.

A banana is a great source of quick energy (better than a candy bar!), having an average of 27 grams of carbohydrate per banana. Carbohydrate is what the body uses for fast fuel.

More banana nutrition facts:

• The calories per one banana is approx. 108
• 0.57 grams of fat
• 27 grams of carbohydrate
• 1.22 grams of protein
• 2.8 grams of fiber

"Let thy food be thy medicine"
- Hippocrates, Father of Modern Medicine

The nutrients in bananas can help the body in several ways.

• Benefit heart and nerve function
• Help your kidneys and bones
• Soothing relief from the runs
• Mood enhancer
• Super source of dietary fiber

Of course, bananas help the most when they are a part of a well-balanced nutritious diet. If you have diabetes or are following a low carbohydrate eating plan, you'll obviously want to keep your banana consumption to a minimum.

Bananas can be a great part of eating to maximize your health. If you want more simple information on what eating right really means and how food, nutrition and health are related, check out the related sections on this site.

"Go bananas!" (Okay, dorky but I couldn't help it!)

Cheers,
BB

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