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Why it is important to know about banana nutrition facts? There is a common saying that banana is the fruit of wise people. A banana is full of minerals and vitamins, which are vital and a fundamental necessity for the human body. Before we discuss some of the important banana nutrition facts, you should know that this famous fruit was first found in Malaysia.

To begin with the significant banana nutrition facts, we must mention that this fiber, potassium, and vitamin C enriched fruit is high in calories. This fruit has a sufficient amount of vitamin C that helps the human body in fighting, shielding or mending against various bacteria that can harm our body. From this vitamin, blood is formed andiron absorption takes place. Bananas do not have cholesterol, fat, nor do they contain sodium. Bananas also have three sugars in the natural form – mainly glucose, sucrose, fructose. This is good for those who have love sweet food. A banana can provide you with a considerable increase in energy. Apart from being rich in Vitamin C, banana is also rich in potassium.

o It is said that a nutritional regime can reduce the threat of stroke and hypertension if it is rich in potassium. It is a good idea to include bananas in your diet.

o Bananas have the highest quantity of carbohydrates that are acceptable in comparison to many other fruits.

o Bananas contain Vitamin B6, which helps in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system, red blood formation, protein metabolism and functioning of the central nervous system.

o Fat or protein calories take more time to burn off than carbohydrate calories. So from all these facts of banana nutrition, we can see that consumption of bananas make life a much healthy and easy one.

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Are there any easy nutrition info weight loss tips to help me lose weight faster and eat a Low-Cal healthy dinner if I don’t want to cook?

1. You can make a smoothie with 1% or fat-free milk, frozen fruit and even adding wheat germ.

2. If you must eat a fast food burger, get the smallest burger with mustard and ketchup and forget the mayo and a no-calorie beverage. Then when you get home, add an apple or baby carrots for your fruit/veggie and fiber.

3. Do you like peanut butter. Make a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread. Add a glass of 1% milk and an apple or whatever fruit you enjoy. You can find low fat peanut butter for a lower fat and calorie meal or snack

4. You can have in your freezer, precooked chicken strips and add broccoli topped with parmesan cheese. Yummy!

5. You can find in the frozen section of your supermarket a healthy frozen entree. Add a salad and a glass of 1% milk.

6. You can scramble eggs in a nonstick skillet or use egg substitute. Add some asparagus or any vegetable that you like in the microwave and then add a slice of whole wheat toast. Ask your doctor how many eggs you can eat per week.

7. You can take a bag of frozen vegetables heated in a microwave, and top with 2 Tbl of Parmesan Cheese and 2 Tbl of chopped nuts.

Always consult your doctor when changing your eating habits or starting a diet.
Enjoy your foods. You have to like what you eat.

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Parrot Info



People have been drawn to parrots as home pets for years. Mostly because they have beautiful colors, are very intelligent, and are quite affectionate and loving. As with everything else in life, there is a price to pay for the love and affection of these birds. But, in my opinion, it’s well worth it. I think that parrots make wonderful pets and companions.

Unlike many other pets, different species of parrots do require different guidelines for proper care. But for all parrots good nutrition is essential to a happy and healthy bird. A parrots diet is not unlike a humans diet. It needs to be varied, healthy, full of nutrients, and visually interesting. Most parrots prefer lots of fruits and vegetables supplemented with a good quality parrot pellet and parrot seed mix. Clean filtered water changed daily is also an important element to your parrots good health.

Many people do not realize that they should clean their parrot and it’s cage every day. Perches, dishes, toys, etc. should all be cleaned with a mild soap avoiding harsh detergents. I prefer to use products designed for babies. Not only should the bird be cleaned but the owner should be sure that their hands are clean prior to picking up the bird to clean it.

Your parrot will form a very strong loving bond with you and will want to show it’s affection by kissing and cuddling. I don’t believe that we should be kissing our birds as the saliva in the human mouth contains many bacteria that can be quite harmful to the parrot. They will respond well to stroking and petting and lots of good physical attention.

Your parrot really needs to be able to “spread it’s wings”, therefore the size of the cage you purchase is important. They need room to be able to about with little restriction. The cage also needs room for toys to play with and some form of wooden object to bite and chew on. Because parrots are rather social birds their cage should be placed in an area of the house where there can be lots of interaction between members of the family and the parrot.

Deciding to purchase a parrot is deciding to make a very long commitment. Depending on the size of the bird (large birds live longer) a parrot can live almost as long as their human owner. Remember, parrots are playful, affectionate, and very smart. They will give you and your family many years of loving friendship, joy and happiness.

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