Widsom Wednesday!!

Update: So I haven't tried Egg Plant yet, but I have tried a couple recipes with my second new veggie, Turnips. So far no good. I'm still trying though. If you have any great recipes for Turnips or egg plant I would love to try them. How are you doing with my challenge?

Bananas

Today I am going to talk about the benefits of eating bananas. Most people know that bananas are an excellent source of potassium. But there are many other great benefits from them as well. If you have heart burn, eat a banana. They have a calming affect on the acid in your stomach. Also they are the only fresh fruit that you can eat if you have an ulcer. They help your stomach create a thicker mucus lining. They are high in B vitamins, especially B6 that can help with nerve function. Along with B6 is B12, and when you add those to the high amounts of potassium and magnesium in bananas, they can help the body to recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal when someone is trying to quit smoking. If you are anemic, eat a banana, they are high in iron. They can also help with depression. They contain tryptophan, which is a type of protein your body converts it into serotonin; which is a hormone that is know to make you feel happy and improve your mode. Bananas have a lot of fiber in them and they also promote the growth of good bacteria in the colon. Most people think that bananas are just full of sugar, which they do have a lot of, but really on the glycemic index they are low compared to other fruits and the carbohydrates bananas have, can keep you feeling full longer than most other fruits as well. So there you go, eat more bananas!!! Have a happy healthier week!!

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