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About the Banana:
- Bananas are grown in 132 countries worldwide, including: India, Ecuador, Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Columbia.
- Stalks typically begin to ripen in April, although occasionally, a stalk will form in early summer and ripen before cold weather appears.
- Bananas are ripe when the skin is yellow.
The Benefits of the Banana:
- 1: One large banana (about 9 in. long) contains about 602 mg of potassium and 140 calories.
- 2: Bananas also contain about 123 I.U. of vitamin A, with a full range of B vitamins (also for the large size).
- 3: Large bananas only contain 36 grams of carbohydrates, along with a small amount (2 mgs) of sodium.
Other uses for the Banana:Bananas have been widely used as an anti-wrinkle treatment, as well as a topical treatment for skin allergies. The skin can be used topically to kill warts, and to reduce the swelling and irritation from mosquito bites.
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