Healthy Facts!

If you think bananas are for monkeys, well think again! 

• Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.