The Love of Banana
My baby boy can't live without banana. He really loves banana. My sisters and mom would tease and call him "muymuy" (a call for a monkey). He can even consume 10 pieces or more of banana in an hour. Actually he don't love eating fruits except for banana. But don't you know banana is good in our body? There are lots of benefit our body would get if we eat banana. Here are some eight great reasons: Diet - One banana has 11% of the RDA of dietary fiber and only about 108 calories. The fiber in bananas not only keeps digestion regular, but also helps maintain low blood sugar and curbs overeating. Lower Blood Pressure - Studies show that the high amounts of potassium in bananas (over 13% of the RDA) can lower one's blood pressure, which in turn lessens the possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. Bone Health - Along with lowering blood pressure, potassium prevents the weakening of the body's bones. A high sodium intake, which is typica...