Bananas - Wheat Free Food

Bananas are one of natures perfect snacks. They are healthy, energy giving and conveniently wrapped. And for those allergic to Wheat, it is the perfect food to take, all day long. Harvested while still green, they start to ripen while on their way to delivery. Bananas that aren't fully ripe when they are bought should be allowed to ripen before eating, unripe bananas can cause temporary digestive problems (wind/bloating). Bananas provide a good source of potassium, vitamin C and fibre.

Sportspeople eat bananas to provide energy, and bananas also provide protection from cramp thanks to the potassium. Why not take some of our banana bread out with you on your next exercise session, full of energy it's great for all sports activities where mid-activity refuelling is required.

A less well know fact is that bananas are good for difficulty with sleeping, especially in children. A banana before bedtime will help to promote sleep, and they are also good for people suffering from stomach upsets as they are fairly easy to digest when ripe.

Bananas once peeled will quickly go black. To prevent this discolouration toss the peeled banana slices in lemon juice, any other citrus juice such as orange or grapefruit will serve just as well if lemon juice is not available. Bananas should not be stored in the refrigerator as the cold will make the skins go black. However, despite the black skin it will not affect the fruit within, it's just not as aesthetically pleasing as a nice yellow banana.

Alternative types:
Banana chips (dried usually with honey) Plantain (green bananas) nutritional information: Typical values per 100g of product (banana): Energy - 89 kcal Protein - 1g Carbohydrate (total) - 23g Carbohydrate (sugars) - 12g Fat (total) - 0g Fat (saturated) - 0g Dietary fibre - 3g Typical values per banana: Small banana - 90 kcal Medium banana - 105 kcal Large banana - 121 kcal

Go for it ... eat more of it ... It's Wheat-Free