Banana Power

Healthful, filling, and tasty, bananas are one of nature's ideal snacks. And, they are also very inexpensive, portable, and easy to eat.

A banana contains potassium, a mineral that plays a role in lowering blood pressure and strengthening your bones.

It is also an excellent source of vitamin B6, providing 45% of the Recommended Daily Allowance. According to a large colon study, the participants with the most vitamin B6 had a 25% reduction in colorectal cancer. And, according to Dr. Oz, if you eat four of them in a week, you can cut kidney cancer risk in half.

Bananas, along with rice, applesauce, and toast, are the foods recommended after a bout of diarrhea.

And, last but not least, a banana a day will help stimulate the production of serotonin, the feel good neurotransmitter, and help your brain cells communicate better.