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Potassium.
The super power secret ingredient in the banana makes this superfood a naturally heart healthy way to reduce bloating, lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.
- According to the FDA, “ the combination of a low-sodium, high potassium intake is associated with the lowest blood pressure levels and lowest frequency of stroke in individuals and populations.” Well guess what? Bananas are high in potassium and low in sodium, the fruit is officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke. From <http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/21-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-you-eat-bananas/ar-CC6KoS?ocid=spartanntp
How much potassium is in a banana?
1 banana equals about 13% of DV of potassium.
- Well, the average Chiquita banana contains about 422 mg of potassium (a little less than ½ a gram), making bananas a potassium superfruit—that’s 13% of the daily-recommended amount of potassium from only one Chiquita banana! From <http://www.chiquitabananas.com/worlds-favorite-fruit/bananas-and-potassium.aspx>
How much does a banana cost in the US?
1 banana costs less than 15¢.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average price per pound of bananas Sept. and Oct. 2016 is less than 60¢ and dropping. More info: <http://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/data/averageretailfoodandenergyprices_usandmidwest_table.htm> According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an average-sized banana weighs approximately 4 ounces and measures at least 7 inches — but less than 8 inches — in length. From <https://www.bing.com/search?q=how+much+does+a+banana+weigh&form=EDGTCT&qs=AS&cvid=8d667c489c9d492796251351215edc30&pq=how+much+does+a+banana+w>
What’s the financial cost benefit analysis?
2 bananas a day = Less than 30¢ per day = More than 1/4 of the daily potassium we need!
