Banana
Banana does not grow on a tree, the banana plant does not have a woody trunk like normal tree but a false trunk. The banana is a herb, in fact the largest herb in the world.
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October 23, 2006
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Did you know that there is an International Banana Association? http://www.eatmorebananas.com/
• Bananas are America’s #1 fruit.
• The average American consumes over 28 pounds of bananas each year.
• Over 96% of American households purchase bananas at least once each month.
• Bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber.
• Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium.
• Bananas are great for athletic and fitness activity because they replenish necessary carbohydrates, glycogen and body fluids burned during exercise.
• There is no such thing as a banana tree. Bananas grow on plants.
• Bananas are not grown commercially in the continental United States. They are grown in Latin and South America from countries like Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Panama and Guatemala.
• Bananas are available all year-round. They are harvested every day of the year.
• 3 medium size bananas weigh approximately 1 pound.
Comment by Robin — March 6, 2007 @ 5:17 pm