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Bananas

Bananas are one of the most nutritional and healing fruits readily available today.

Bananas

Beneficial properties

Antibacterial Antifungal Digestive aid Brain health Heart health Kidney support

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Amino acids

Detailed information

Bananas are one of the most nutritional and healing fruits readily available today. They are 76% water and are packed with vitamins such as vitamins C and B6 and minerals such as potassium, copper, and manganese. This high water/nutrient ratio makes them a great electrolyte food perfect for busy moms, workout enthusiasts, and people on the go. Bananas are also an excellent “brain food” great for heavy thinkers and are known to help build strong muscles as well as strengthen the nervous system. Bananas contain powerful anti-fungal and antibiotic compounds as well as protease inhibitors which can help stop viruses in their tracts. This makes them highly beneficial for chronic illnesses such as shingles, epstein barr, parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and lupus. Bananas contain high levels of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) which along with insulin helps to promote nutrient absorption and assimilation. Bananas support the natural acidophilus bacteria in the bowel which helps promote a healthy and functional digestive tract as well as keep the immune system healthy and strong. Bananas can prevent ulcers by strengthening the surface cells of the stomach lining which helps to create a thicker barrier against digestive acid and pepsin-the two main causes of ulcers. Bananas are also an excellent food for athletes as they can help replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly. Bananas are rich in the amino acid tryptophan which can help to promote sleep and regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Bananas can be blended with a little water to make a sweet and creamy “milk” that is both dairy-free and hypo-allergenic. Banana “milk” is a great alternative for children and infants who are allergic to dairy and soy proteins. Bananas can also be cut into pieces, frozen and placed into a blender or food processor for amazing dairy-free and fat-free ice creams and “milk”shakes. Bananas should be ripe when eaten which means the peel should be lightly speckled and the fruit has a sweet, creamy taste. Unripe bananas can cause constipation and other adverse reactions. Bananas are a fantastic healing and nourishing food that is a great addition to a healthy diet. They can be readily found at your local grocery and health food stores.

Conditions it helps with

Allergies, Hay Fever & Sinus Problems

Includes: Allergies

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Includes: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Chronic Viral Infections

Includes: Epstein-Barr Virus (EB-V)

Constipation

Diarrhea

Hardening / Clogging of Arteries

Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)

IBS / Sensitive Gut

Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Joint Pain & Arthritis

Includes: Arthritis

Recipes featuring Bananas

2-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

5-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies

Almond Flour Muffins

Banana Almond Granola

Banana and Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Banana Blueberry Bars

Banana Buckwheat Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Banana Muffins for Baby (No Added Sugar)

Banana Nice Cream

Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Banana Pancake Casserole with Chocolate Chips

Banana Split Oatmeal Bowls

Banana Teff Bread

Banana-Fig Bread

Banana-Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Banana-Stuffed Aquafaba French Toast

Berry and Banana Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins

Blueberry-Banana Wraps

Blueberry-Raspberry Aquafaba Muffins

Cherry and Acai Smoothie Bowls

Cherry Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Chewy Apple-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate Chip Coconut Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate Pea Protein Shake (Vegan)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Chocolate-Strawberry Vegan Whoopie Pies

Chocolaty Black Bean Pancakes

Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Muffins

Crispy French Toast Cups with Bananas Foster Topping

Dairy-Free Jackfruit Ice Cream

Easy Gorilla Green Smoothie

Easy Oat Waffles

Easy Purple Sticky Rice Pudding

Energizing Matcha Smoothie

Fresh Beet Smoothie

Frozen Banana Bites

Frozen Banana Treat with Chocolate (Better Than Ice Cream!)

Gājjar No Halvo Baked Oatmeal

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins (Egg-Free!)

Healthy Banana Mug Cake

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Healthy Unicorn Smoothie

Healthy Vegan Bananas Foster

Jeweled Avocado-Chocolate Pudding

Just Bananas Muffins

Kale Apple Smoothie

Low Sugar Blueberry Smoothie

Mango Ice Cream

Mango Smoothie Bowl

Manna Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Maple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Waffles

Mexican Chocolate Nice Cream

Mini Apple-Raisin Muffins

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mint and Blueberry Nice Cream

Mixed Fruit Soup

My Go-To Spirulina Smoothie

Oatmeal Smoothie

Perfect Apple Smoothie

Perfect Vegan Carrot Cake

Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

Purple Smoothie Recipe

Raw Choco Bites With Oats and Carrots

Southern-Style Banana Pudding Parfaits

Spinach Muffins (For Picky Eaters!)

Strawberry Nice Cream Sundaes

Strawberry-Chocolate Ice Cream

Sweet Moroccan Pancakes with Chocolate Banana Sauce

The Best Coconut Flour Banana Bread

Tricolor Nice Cream Cupcakes

Tropical Kale Smoothie

Vanilla Nice Cream With Real Vanilla Bean

Vegan Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups

Vegan Black Forest Brownies with Cherries

Walnut Biscuit Stacked Fruit Appetizers

Zucchini Smoothie

Coconut Banana Bread

Simple Banana Ice-Cream

Carrot Cake Muffins

Almond Butter Banana Cookies

Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Milkshake

Banana Walnut Muffins

Build-Your-Own Smoothie

Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie

Cinnamon Sweet Crepes

Buckwheat Pancakes

Chai Protein Smoothie

Banana Buckwheat Bread

Grain-Free Banana Oatmeal

Wild Blueberry Pancakes

Liver Rescue Smoothie

Mango Pineapple Smoothie (Drink)

Banana Milkshake (Drink)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Breakfast)

Vegan Baked Oatmeal (Breakfast)

Chocolate Baked Oats (Breakfast)

Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe (Snack, dessert, or breakfast)

Vegan Protein Pancakes (Breakfast)

Banana Oat Flour Pancakes (Breakfast)

Marbled Banana Bread (Dessert or Snack)

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Dessert)

Chocolate Baked Oats (Dessert)

Apple Cinnamon Crepes (Breakfast or Dessert)

Healthy Banana Bread (Sugar-Free)

Vegan Banana Pudding (Dessert)

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars (Dessert)

Blueberry Banana Bread

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Breakfast or Dessert)

Peanut Butter Mousse with aquafaba (Dessert)

Chocolate Crepes (Breakfast)

Caramel Chocolate Pancakes (Breakfast)

Chocolate Stuffed Pancakes (Breakfast)

Flourless Brownies

Healthy Banana Bread

Healthy Banana Pancakes

Healthy Blueberry Banana Muffins

Overnight Banana Oats

Banana Breakfast Cookies

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Zucchini Banana Bread

Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe

Protein Muffins Recipe

Banana Bread Muffins

Banana Cream Chia Pudding

Blueberry Cream Oatmeal

Creamy Magnesium-Packed Chocolate Shake

Dark Chocolate High-Protein Muffins

Green Fuel Shake

Hidden Avocado Chocolate Smoothie

Orange Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oats

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Breakfast, snack

Creamy Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

Pan-Fried Bananas

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

Chocolate Banana Buckwheat Porridge

Chocolate Chia Breakfast Pudding

Minty Green Refresher

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Protein–Fiber Smoothie

Beverage / Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Date Bites

Build a meal plan featuring Bananas