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NewsWhore
06-27-2007, 08:00 PM
A study released in the Philippines says that eating bananas every day is a good way to reduce depression. Chiquita Banana knew this many years ago. According to Diario Libre, the study was conducted by the Philippines Food and Nutrition Research Institute. Eating bananas maintains good serotonin levels in the brain and helps people feel better. The research institute recommends eating two or three bananas a day. Bananas contain vitamins A, C, K and B6 as well as tryptophans that stimulate serotonin. Bananas also reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems and strengthen muscles. The Dominican Republic is a leading producer of organic and conventional bananas.

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