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These organic sun-dried Banana Spears are a totally raw, food. Once the bananas are picked and peeled, they are then sundried naturally to perfection.
Kids love these things!
Most dried bananas have been dried through various means that leave the end product devoid of taste and nutrients. Dried bananas are frequently processed with sulfur-dioxide to stop them from browning, and then they are deep fried for crispness. Bananas that aren’t deep fried are mechanically freeze dried.
You will never see these bananas whitened or crunchy. The chewy nature of our finished product is a sweet flavorful nutrient rich treat.
Benefits
Not only do they taste great any time and any place, but the health benefits of bananas are truly astounding! A banana is the most unique of all fruit because unlike any fruit it does not come from trees at all but from large plants that are giant herbs and are related to lily and orchid family.
Bananas are a great source of instant energy whether you are watching your diet or just trying to eat healthy. Like other fruits and vegetables, bananas contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol. It is a known fact that a low fat, balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruit may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and they are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. Lack of B6 in a diet can cause weakness, irritability and insomnia. The potassium found in bananas helps to regulate blood pressure and may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium is also essential for helping muscles to contract properly during exercise and reduces cramping up. A medium-sized banana provides 400 mg of potassium -11% of daily value- and contains 110 calories and 4 grams of fiber. Bananas also contain plenty of carbohydrates which are the body's main source of energy. They are also easy to digest.
Because of their great taste, they can also serve as a substitute for sweets and satisfy sugar cravings.
Research also shows that serotonin and norepinephrine in bananas may naturally help sufferers overcome depression. They are the good mood food.
Convenience and nutritional value of bananas make them a good post-exercise snack. During long exercises your body loses vitamins and minerals and a banana replaces these nutrients as well as giving you the energy you need.
Bananas are good for babies, too. They are in fact often the first solid food given to infants. Bananas are easy to digest because they have no fat and very few babies are allergic to bananas. They are also one of children's favorite snacks because of their taste and they meet the energy needs of the growing children.
As the bananas ripen, they will taste sweeter because the starch in the fruit will turn to sugar. You can toss bananas to your cereals, salads, yogurt, salsa, smoothie or shakes.
Suggested Uses
- Cereal with Nut Milk
- Topping for your favorite desserts
- Smoothies/Shakes
- Yogurt topping
- Eat them right out of the bag! Oh ya!
Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, nor is this information meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Keywords: banana, organic, cereal, raw, smoothie, breakfast, snack, fruit, dried, potassium, healthy, diet
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