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Dried Bananas

Introduction

*Banana fruit is the fruit of the plant Musa paradisiaca or Musa acuminata, believed to have been originated in Southeast Asia and Australia.

*Bananas grow in hanging clusters or bunches, each having bananas arranged in tiers.

*Dried bananas are peeled, sliced and dried ripe (but not overly ripe) bananas.

*They are crisp, sweet, and pale white in color.

*Buying and storage: Select fresh, crisp (not soft or soggy), dried bananas without any bruises on the skin. Store in an airtight container or zip-lock bag at room temperature. Keep well for several weeks.

Is it raw?

Yes and No.
*Yes, naturally dried bananas are raw.
*No, sometimes dried bananas are colored, sulphured and sweetened. Make sure you read the label.

Health Benefits

1. Dried bananas are good source of carbohydrates, low in fats and no cholesterol.

2. Low in sodium and high in potassium, bananas are good to maintain blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension, heart diseases and atherosclerosis.

3. Good source of magnesium. It helps in relieving fatigue, relaxing the muscles, nerves and blood vessels, thus relieving the symptoms of asthma, migraine headaches, tension and soreness in muscles etc.

4. Good source of copper, which reduces the risk of inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, enhances the activity of enzymes that are needed to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, ligaments and joints.

5. Good source of manganese, which is an essential cofactor in many enzymatic reactions in the body, especially in the production of energy and antioxidants defenses.

6. Moderate sources of Vitamin C, a natural water soluble antioxidant. It enhances the body's immune system, increases the elasticity of skin and blood vessels, increases absorption of iron from the intestines, and prevents bruising of the skin.

7. Good source of Vitamin B6, which helps in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system apart from red blood formation, protein metabolism and functioning of the central nervous system.

8. Good source of B-group vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin and niacin that are essential to enhance the energy production from the foods and for various enzymatic reactions in the body.

9. Good source of dietary fiber. It adds roughage to the contents of the intestines, promotes satiety, promotes the health of the colon, and also helps in relieving constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders, etc.

10. The soluble fiber, pectin, present in bananas helps to move the bowels easily and relieves constipation.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Serving Size	100 g of dehydrated Bananas

% Daily Requirements

Total Calories	346	17%
Calories from fat	15.2

Total fat	1.8 g	3%
Saturated fat	0.7 g	3%
Trans fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 g	0%

Total carbohydrate	88.3 g	29%
Dietary fiber	10 g	40%
Sugars	47.3 g

Protein	4 g	8%

Minerals

Calcium	22 mg	2%
Iron	1.2 mg	6%
Magnesium	108 mg	27%
Phosphorus	74 mg	7%
Potassium	1491 mg	43%
Sodium	3 mg	0%
Zinc	0.6 mg	4%
Copper	0.4 mg	20%
Manganese	0.6 mg	29%
Selenium	3.9 mcg	6%

Vitamins

Thiamine	0.2 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.2 mg	10%
Niacin	2.8 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	14%
Folic acid	14 mcg	3%
Vitamin A	248 IU	5%
Vitamin C	7 mg	12%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2 mcg	2%

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