Bananas Are Good for You!    [31-01-2009] Bananas are delicious and easy to get. You can find them easily at markets all year round. Bananas offer a variety of health benefits. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6. Lack of vitamin B6 in a diet can cause weakness and insomnia. They are also good sources of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. The potassium found in bananas helps regulate blood pressure. It also helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium is essential for helping muscles move properly during exercise. A medium-sized banana provides 400 milligrams of potassium and 4 grams of fiber. Bananas also contain plenty of carbohydrates which are the body’s main source of energy. They contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol. Bananas are good for people with high blood pressure because they are low in salt. Eating bananas after exercising can help you feel re-energized. During long exercises, your body loses vitamins and minerals and a banana can replace these nutrients as well as giving you the energy you need. Bananas are good for children. They are easy to digest. They have no fat and very few children are allergic to bananas. Their great taste makes them a favorite snack for children. They also meet the energy needs of growing children. Bananas can make your kidney strong, too. You can add bananas to your cereals, salads, yogurt, or shakes. Surprisingly, bananas can also help soothe mosquito bites! Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling.     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)