Dr Pete's Health Secrets

  The  banana is an edible fruit, botanically a Berry, produced by large flowering plants in the genus Musa. It originally is native to Indonesia, Malaysia and Australasia but now grown in over 107 countries.  Bananas are naturally easily portable , easy to transport and store hygenically. They require no preparation, making them a convenient snack choice for busy individuals.  In some tropical countries of the Caribbeans, Asia and Africa, a variety of bananas used for cooking are called plantains. Delicious! In this article I will examine the numerous health benefits of this popular fruit. This curvy yellow fruit is high in potassium and pectin, a form of soluble fiber. Bananas are also an excellent way to get magnesium, vitamins C and B6. Monkeys maybe cleverer than we think! More health benefits of Bananas 5. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body. 6. Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the gro...