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What is the benefit of banana ?
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Banana: Bananas are a good source of potassium, B vitamins, Vitamin C and Magnesium. They also contain tryptophan which is converted to serotonin. Bananas don’t contain any fat or cholesterol. A medium sized banana has 105 calories with 3.1 grams of fiber and 422 mg of Potassium.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Fiber, potassium: bananas have fiber and are a good source of potassium. Potassium in the diet can help to lower blood pressure.
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