bananas

Bananas are one of nature's ideal snacks. Bananas are bland, easy to digest and unlikely to produce allergies. A medium banana contains close to 500 mg of potassium.

Benefits: 

• An excellent source of potassium and vitamin B6, as well as a source of folate and fiber.

Bananas also contain the amino acid tryptophan, a neurotransmitter that has a calming effect on the body. Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6. Bananas contain about 100 calories each, mostly in the form of fruit sugar and starch. A ripe banana can hold the equivalent of 5 teaspoons of sugar.