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Going Bananas

November 11, 2004

Simple to enjoy, great to pack and carry, healthful to eat—bananas are among America’s most popular fruits.

On average, American consumers eat about 84 bananas yearly! What’s under the peel? Among other substances, potassium, which helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke; vitamin C, not only an immunity builder, but an antioxidant with health-protecting benefits, too; fiber, linked to reduced risk of cancer and heart disease; and more digestible carbohydrates than any other fruit has.

Grab a banana today.

Source: 365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association (Wiley 2004), Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS