We've all thought it! And there is truth to it. Fresh produce can be expensive, especially if it isn't in season. There's a trick that anybody can use though.
Simple.
Go to your supermarket and check the price of bananas. Even the Organic version is fairly inexpensive.
Economics is just one aspect of why bananas are awesome. They also pack great energy and nutrition into an easy to open and clean package with only 110 Calories!
Tip: Look for Bananas that are starting to turn spotted brown so they will be ripe when you buy them. If you think you will go through quite a few bananas then you may want to get some that are yellow or even green so that you have some time to eat them while they finish ripening.
The best bananas are the ones that are spotted brown. That is when they will be the sweetest because the Starch is breaking down into simpler sugars. Be careful though, you don't want it to be too mushy. A good way to store bananas is by hanging them on a banana stand on your counter. It is important that bananas get plenty of airflow so that the ethylene gas they give off won't speed up their ripening or over-ripen them.
Many people are deficient in Potassium so bananas are a great snack for almost anyone!
Great Health Benefits of Bananas:
Potassium
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Manganese
Fiber
Easily Digestible
Awesome Glycemic Index (approx. 52 or less depending on ripeness)
So, you see...don't let the price of fresh produce deter you from eating healthy! There are ways to eat healthy without breaking the bank.
Cheers!
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