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Did you know, the scientific name for bananas is “musa sapientum” or “fruit of the wise men”?<\/p>\n

What are the other benefits of bananas?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

They can actually make you feel good! Dopamine from bananas might not actually cross the blood-brain barrier to lift your mood, but they do act as powerful antioxidants. In fact, several antioxidant flavonoids are found in bananas \u2013 most notably catechins \u2013 which have been linked to various health benefits. With no fats or cholesterol, bananas are great for general snacking.<\/p>\n

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Working hard to lose weight and get fit? Try bananas as a pre or\u00a0post workout snack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re diet snacking, just general snacking or you need a healthy snack to fuel your workout, bananas have you covered!<\/p>\n

Click HERE<\/a> for further information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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