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...

         Very low in calories, naturally fat free and cholesterol free, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating, coconut water is quite simply a nutural wonder drink. These are just a few of the many benefits of the World's latest health drink craze,  Coconut water. Yes, the world is waking up to what Tropical Island and coastal dwellers have known for centuries. The demand is also propelled by celebrity and athlete endorsements and promises to hydrate the body and help with a whole host of conditions, from hangovers to cancer and kidney stones desolution. Naturally refreshing, coconut water has a sweet, nutty taste. It contains easily digested carbohydrate in the form of sucrose and electrolytes.  Not to be confused with the high fat coconut milk or oil, coconut water is a clear liquid in the fruit’s center that is tapped from young, green coconuts. Coconut water is a very refreshing drink to beat tropical summer t...