Is there any scientific proof on why Monkeys love bananas so much? Lol. I will really like to know. This is another day on the Learn And Earn Contest being hosted by me. Today's alphabet according to the contest schedule is B. And just like the image above shows, B is for...

BANANAS

Although banana has different species, the widely cultivated kind of it has its scientific name as Musa Acuminata. According to a report on www.livescience.com,

Bananas are one of the world's most appealing fruits. Global banana exports reached about 18 million tons in 2015, according to the United Nations. About half of them went to the United States and the European market. In the United States, each person eats 11.4 lbs. of bananas per year, according to the U.S.
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That means that statistically based on that report, many people in the US and Europe enjoy eating bananas. I feel it is because of. ..

Health Benefits Of Bananas

These include lowering the risk of depression, improvement of sights ( carrots are not the only eyes magicians) and many other health benefits associated with it.

You can see other benefits of Bananas on the Article quoted above.

FUN FACTS ABOUT BANANAS

It can induce sleepiness if eaten excessively.

The banana peels are rich source of vitamins too ( Can be eaten raw, but enjoyed better when blended or cooked)

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