Benefits

1. Help with depression.
2. Boosts energy.
3. Boosts libido.
4. Lowers blood pressure.
5. Relieves heartburn.
6. Protects against illness
7. Promotes heart health.
8. Helps with hangovers.

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide. They are packed with loads of vitamins and minerals. This superfood contains fiber, potassium, folate, and antioxidants, such as vitamin C. As you may know bananas are very rich in the mineral potassium. They also contain water and fiber, both of which regulate and encourage digestive health.

What is Potassium?

Potassium is a mineral found in many of the foods you eat. They assist in a range of essential body functions throughout the body. Potassium helps maintain fluid levels and regulates the movement of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells.

It also helps the muscles contract and aids in the response of nerve cells. It keeps the heart beating regularly and can reduce the effect of sodium on blood pressure. This mineral may also reduce the risk of kidney stones forming due to aging. In turn, when the kidneys are healthy they ensure the correct potassium limits remain in the body.

Unlike many other fruits that need to be cultivated and grown in specific seasons, bananas are one fruit that grows year-round. Some other fruits that grow year-round include apples, oranges, grapes, and lemons. Bananas are also very inexpensive and make the best super nutritious snacks. 

Why Do Bananas Turn Brown?

When you think of this fruit you think of a bright yellow half moon-shaped fruit with a soft solid creamy tummy. This may be true for a few days depending on when, where, and how long you own them. Over time they change colors, and with the change of color the taste changes as well. (As stated above)

Naturally, when Bananas are ripe they change colors. When first cultivated and shipped to the store they tend to be more of a greenish color. As they begin to ripen they turn into a more yellowish color. As they further ripen you may notice small freckle-like spots on the outside.

The longer they are in the ripening process the more they undergo the color change eventually turning into a dark brownish black color. If you place this fruit into the freezer it will automatically turn brown upon freezing.

What Causes The Browning?

Bananas are equipped with a gas called ethylene which sends signals to the banana that lets it know when it should begin to mature. With the help of oxygen, it transforms the color and texture allowing it to soften and mature. Mixing bananas with other fruits will also speed up the ripening process so be sure to pay attention to those as well. 

Storage

Be sure to keep your bananas at room temperature. If you purchase a bunch and they aren’t ripe, place them inside a paper bag to speed up the process. Once they are ripe they will be good for a few days. I suggest you only do this for the amount you will be using at that given time.

Bananas tend to darken very quickly. Although that makes them a lot sweeter many people do not want to consume them because they tend to be ultra soft and mushy. 

Most Popular Banana Treats:

• Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
• Bread
• Pudding
• Pancakes
• Smoothies
• Fritters
• Muffins
• Cream Pie
• Foster