Child Nutrition - B is For Barry the Banana

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Bananas have many surprising health benefits. Here are some facts about bananas:

Bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood which can fight anemia.

High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are the perfect food for reducing blood sugar levels and stroke risks.

Bananas are also high in fiber which can aid in remedying constipation.

College students everywhere will appreciate this one. To cure a hangover, make a banana milkshake with a touch of honey. The honey builds sugar levels, the banana calms your stomach and the milk re-hydrates your body.

For antacid relief from heartburn, eat a banana.

Eating bananas between meals help fight morning sickness by keeping blood sugar levels up.

Rub a mosquito bite with the inside of a banana peel. This is supposed to alleviate the swelling and irritation.

Bananas are a high carbohydrate food and are therefore great in avoiding sudden food cravings.

Vitamin B6 regulates blood glucose levels. This can affect your mood. Eat a banana in the case of PMS where this often occurs. Trying to quit smoking? Bananas have high levels of Vitamin C, A1, B6, B12, potassium and magnesium which are perfect for assisting the body to recover from nicotine withdrawal.

Place a piece of banana skin on a wart with the yellow side out. Hold the skin in place with plaster or surgical tape. Whether it is bananas or other fruits or vegetable, find those healthy foods that appeal to your child(ren) and then use them in a variety of different recipes.

There is a book called The Adventures of Tommy The Tomato by author and nutritionist, Jay Holt. It's a fantastic book of color-filled illustrations for both children and parents about nutrition. Tommy and his friends are a group of fruits and vegetables who teach kids about the fun of eating healthy. Each character is named after a letter of the alphabet, so it's easy to follow and reinforces primary learning. Children relate to each page of the story while learning about good nutrition. You can find out more at [http://www.tommythetomato.com]http://www.tommythetomato.com.

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