Banana

A banana is an elongated, edible fruit – botanically a berry – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called "plantains", distinguishing them from dessert bananas.

Banana (Musa sp.) is the second most important fruit crop in India next to mango. Its year round availability, affordability, varietal range, taste, nutritive and medicinal value makes it the favourite fruit among all classes of people.

Bananas provide vitamins and minerals including: Vitamin B6: A medium banana gives you about a quarter of the vitamin B6 you should get each day. It helps with metabolism. And it plays an important role in brain development during pregnancy and infancy, as well as immune system health.

• Health Benefits of Banana

• Rich in nutrients
• May improve blood sugar levels
• May support digestive health
• May aid weight loss
• May support heart health
• Full of antioxidants
• May help you feel fuller
• May improve insulin sensitivity when unripe
• May improve kidney health
• May support exercise recovery
• Easy to add to your diet

Nutrition