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Healthy Eating Tip: Freeze Bananas
Warmer weather makes bunches of bananas turn brown quicker, so before you have to throw them away, freeze them to use for smoothies or banana bread. Just unpeel your nanner, wrap it in plastic wrap, and pop it in the freezer. You can add the frozen banana right to the blender for a fruit smoothie, and for banana bread or muffins, allow them to thaw first.
What's the Deal With the Morning Banana Diet?
I've been hearing a lot about this new Morning Banana Diet that is taking Japan by storm, so I decided to do a little investigating on whether or not it's worth all the hype.
Basically, the rules behind the Morning Banana Diet (MBD) are relatively simple. Eat at least one banana for breakfast and anything you like for lunch and dinner, as long as you don't eat after 8 p.m.
Fiber Quiz: 3 Prunes or a Banana?
We have all had our fair share of tummy and intestinal troubles. Often we look to food to help either get things moving or to slow things down. Often it seems we need more or less fiber in our systems, so I am curious to see if you know...
Which Has MORE Potassium?
We've all heard that potassium is good for us. It's an essential mineral that is necessary for muscle function, the transmission of nerve impulses and for carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
Your RDI of potassium is 4,200mg, so let's test your knowledge to make sure you're getting enough.
Health Roadblock: PMS
Lots of times we can be doing just great on a health kick and then WHAM, it's that time of the month and all you can think about is chocolate.
What's a health conscious girl to do when she is seriously PMS'ing? Try feeding your sweet tooth, but not with an entire fun bag size of Snickers, with something that tricks your body into thinking it's still being bad.
Snack Attack: Frozen Peanut Butter Banana
Even though it is cold outside, and maybe even because of the cold, I crave ice cream. To satisfy my sweet (and cold) tooth I reach for a frozen banana filled with peanut butter.
Here's how you make it:
- Take a very ripe banana, since frozen foods tend to be less sweet, slice it almost in half lengthwise.
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Craving a Banana Split? Try This Instead
I believe in the occasional frozen treat, but just because a banana split contains a serving of fruit doesn't mean it is good for you. At Dairy Queen, a banana split will cost you 530 calories and Baskin Robbins' version is nearly double that calorie count. Yikes.
What's the Deal With Organic Bananas Wrapped in Plastic?
Have you ever noticed that sometimes organic bananas are wrapped in plastic bags, while the conventional ones aren't? I always thought this was a method of bug protection, but it is something entirely different.
Organic bananas are wrapped in plastic because it helps speed up the ripening process.
Do You Wash Bananas Before Eating Them?
Ever since I heard that you should wash bananas and other fruits before peeling them, I can't eat a banana without giving it a rinse first. Considering all of the hands and surfaces that the fruit comes into contact with, I'd hate to transfer any of those germs from my hands to my food. How about you?
Food Review: Fiber One Banana Nut Muffin Mix
Normally, I steer clear of processed baking mixes and their artificial ingredients, but a pal of mine raves about Fiber One Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix, so I decided to give the product line a try. I opted for the Banana Nut variation; both flavors yield muffins that contain 20 percent (five grams) of your daily fiber requirements.
Like other brands of boxed mixes, the Fiber One Muffin Mix calls for water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
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