DAY O' A day of Banana's

Day-o, day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day-o, day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home

Work all night on a drink of rum
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Stack banana till de morning come
Daylight come and me wan' go home
I bought 40lbs. of organic banana's!! Let me tell you something else...I got them for $20.00!

I know....right! I couldn't believe it and I asked twice if the price was right, the produce boy finally convienced me that yes, if you bought a case of organic banana's they drop the price to 50 cents a pound. They are in perfect condition, slightly green and delicious!

Oh organic banana's how I love thee....

I am gearing up for my new raw lifestyle and I felt it was essential(and cool) that I have 40lbs. of banana's for smoothies and raw ice creams. Plus at this price could you resist it???

Totally cool....

And did you know???

•Bananas contain no fat, or cholesterol and are easy to digest.
•They are a great source of instant energy, as they contain plenty of carbohydrates and contain natural sugars (sucrose, fructose and glucose) which are released quickly into the bloodstream.
•Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and are a good source of fibre, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. Vitamin B6 helps prevent irritability and insomnia. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and can also reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium also prevents the bloods pH from becoming too acidic.
•Bananas are believed to prevent low density lipoprotein from oxidizing, which causes it to stick to the walls of the arteries. This accumulation can contribute to atherosclerosis, or harding of the arteries, a major contributor to heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure. Eating bananas as a part of your diet can reduce the risk of stroke by up to 40%.
•Eating one medium banana provides you with 11% of your daily potassium requirement and 17% of your daily vitamin C requirement.
•Research has shown that bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin which is known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel better and may help sufferers of depression naturally.
•Contains fibre. Fibre is important for good health and helps reduce cholesterol, improving blood sugar control, lowering the risk of heart disease and aiding both constipation and diarrhea.
•Bananas have a positive effect on the digestive system by helping to maintain regularity and reduce the risk of diverticulitises and hernias.
•Bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood as they are high in iron and are therefore beneficial for people with anemia.
•Bananas are high in vitamin B which may help calm your nervous system.
•Bananas can be used in the treatment of burns and wounds. You can get immediate relief by crushing a ripe banana into a paste and spreading it over a wound or burn.
•Because of their soft texture and blandness, bananas can be used in the fight against intestinal disorders such as ulcers. Bananas neutralize the acidity of gastric juices, thus reducing ulcer irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. It is only the raw fruit that can be eaten without distress by chronic ulcer cases. Bananas can also help to kill the harmful bacteria that causes ulcers
•Women who eat 2.5 bananas daily can lower the risk of kidney cancer.
•Mashing a banana with a little salt is suggested as a valuable remedy for dysentery.
•Bananas are useful in the treatment of arthritis and gout
•Bananas are useful for people who have allergic reactions to certain foods and who suffer from skin rashes or digestive disorders or asthma. Most protein foods contain amino acids which are generally not tolerated by people who suffer from these disorders. Bananas contain benign amino acids which rarely cause allergic reactions (of course, it is always recommended that people with any sensitivities check first before proceeding).
•Bananas can improve your bodies ability to absorb calcium

More information can be found at http://www.theorganicgrocer.com.au/blog/post/2007/07/Benefits-of-Certified-Organic-Bananas.aspx

Chris and I started peeling and peeling and about 30 minutes later we had 10 full large freezer bags of delicious banana's in the freezer! I saved two large bunches for the dehydrator and eating!

Hope you enjoyed my banana post!!! I know I did!

Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
Daylight come and me wan' go home

Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
Daylight come and me wan' go home

Day, me say day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day
Daylight come and me wan' go home

Beautiful bunch of ripe banana
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Hide the deadly black tarantula
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day
Daylight come and me wan' go home

Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day-o, day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day....ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home