The BANANA

Banana's are a great sweet treat to eat. They contain three natural sugars that are body really needs (Sucrose, Fructose, and Glucose. Sugar DOES NOT make us fat. Our bodies need sugar to function correctly. Bananas are a great source for Natural Unprocessed sugars which is easily recognizable by our body. When we eat the right kind of sugar our bodies can speedily access the sugar and turn it into energy.

By eating just two bananas we can receive an instant boost of energy to exercise for 90 minutes. Bananas are a power fruit. Athletes number one fruit for optimal performance is the Banana. But there is more than just energy benefits from the banana.

Bananas are one of the words healthiest fruits. They contain many vitamins and minerals that keep us healthy and strong so we are able to fight off cancers and other illnesses.
for Example I ate a total of 30 bananas today. and lets say that's all I ate. do you think I received enough nutrition. Lets take a look.

Energy: 3151 kcal / 1387 kcal (227%)

Protein: 38.6 g / 34.7 g (111%)

Carbs: 808.5 g / 277.4 g (291%)

Fat: 11.7 g / 15.4 g (76%)

76% of Nutritional Targets Achieved

General
Energy	3150.6	kcal	227%
Alcohol	0.0	g	No Target
Caffeine	0.0	mg	No Target
Water	2651.8	g	98%
Carbohydrates
Carbs	808.5	g	291%
Fiber	92.0	g	368%
Starch	190.5	g	No Target
Sugars	432.9	g	No Target
Lipids
Fat	11.7	g	76%
Monounsaturated	1.1	g	No Target
Polyunsaturated	2.6	g	No Target
Omega-3	1.0	g	87%
Omega-6	1.6	g	15%
Saturated	4.0	g	20%
Trans-Fats	0.0	g	n/a
Cholesterol	0.0	mg	0%
Protein
Protein	38.6	g	111%
Cystine	0.3	g	293%
Histidine	2.7	g	1002%
Isoleucine	1.0	g	182%
Leucine	2.4	g	227%
Lysine	1.8	g	217%
Methionine	0.3	g	104%
Phenylalanine	1.7	g	510%
Threonine	1.0	g	243%
Tryptophan	0.3	g	293%
Tyrosine	0.3	g	94%
Valine	1.7	g	235%

Vitamins
B1 (Thiamine)	1.1	mg	100%
B12 (Cobalamin)	0.0	µg	0%
B2 (Riboflavin)	2.6	mg	235%
B3 (Niacin)	23.5	mg	168%
B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	11.8	mg	236%
B6 (Pyridoxine)	13.0	mg	999%
Folate	708.0	µg	177%
Vitamin A	353.6	IU	15%
Vitamin C	308.0	mg	411%
Vitamin D	0.0	IU	0%
Vitamin E	3.5	mg	24%
Vitamin K	17.7	µg	20%
Minerals
Calcium	177.0	mg	18%
Copper	2.8	mg	307%
Iron	9.2	mg	51%
Magnesium	955.8	mg	308%
Manganese	9.6	mg	531%
Phosphorus	778.8	mg	111%
Potassium	12673.2	mg	270%
Selenium	35.4	µg	64%
Sodium	35.4	mg	2%
Zinc	5.3	mg	66%

THINK I GOT ENOUGH PROTEIN.... :D

You can also Use banana Peals to Whiten Teeth and cure Acne. Just take a ripe Banana peal and rub it against your teeth or skin and let it sit on your teeth or skin for a good ten to twenty minutes. Do this mulitple times in the day and you will see improvements day after day. :D Also works with bug bites. :p

25 POWERFUL REASONS TO EAT BANANAS

By JB Bardot (NaturalNews)

You'll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes.

If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.

Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.
Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.
Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps by eating a banana.
Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana.
Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation.
Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6.
Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.
High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.
Eating Bananas Aids Digestion
Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body.
Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.
Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility.
Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.
Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD.
Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids.
Natural Cures From A Simple Banana
Eating bananas will help prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption.
Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a banana before an exam to benefit from the high levels of potassium.
Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals and protection from chronic disease.
Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea from morning sickness.
Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.
Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana.
Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.
The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal.
Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart and taping it in place.
Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine.