Bananas are edible fruits made from herbaceous non-wooden flowering plants and can grow anywhere 20-40 feet high in about 9 months. Most banana plants are grown in the tropics within 20 degrees of the equator, with Ecuador being the largest exporter of bananas. A 7-8 inch long medium banana provides 105 calories, 4 grams of fat at zero, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 1.3 grams of protein, 3.1 grams of fiber, and 14.4 grams of sugar. Bananas are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B6, as well as potassium and manganese. Because bananas contain potassium, they can have a positive effect on cardiovascular health, which helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart function. Bananas also aid digestion due to their fiber content. Because bananas are rich in vitamin B6, they also contain tryptophan, which helps produce red blood cells and improves mood. Bananas are also a cheap and healthy snack, typically 49-59 cents per pound and about 19 cents per medium-sized banana. Some interesting facts about bananas: Banana peels are said to help get rid of warts, bananas are the king of fruit consumption, and in fact, you can eat more bananas than apples and oranges combined.
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