Benefits

• One banana supplies 30 percent of the daily vitamin B6 requirement and is rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
  
• It reduces appetite and promotes weight loss, while also boosting the immune system and keeping the bones strong.
  
• It is very good for pregnant women and athletes.

Storage and Uses

• Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Fresh, raw Robustas are green. They turn into golden yellow on ripening. Look for brown speckles and yellow skin to identify ripened ones.
  
• Slice them onto pancakes, blend into smoothies or add them to fruit salads. Heat brings out the bananas' creamy sweetness. Try baking or sauteing them with butter and sugar for a delicious dessert.