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  How the Banana Came To Be—And How It Could Disappear Emily Monosson on the History, Evolution, and Biological Enemies of a Staple Fruit By  Emily Monosson August 21, 2023 Bananas are a fruit that unites the world. We may not all eat the same variety, but we all know a banana when we see one. Depending on where you live and what kind you eat, they are sweeter or starchier, creamy or tough, all loaded with potassium. Per person in the United States we eat about twelve kilograms (twenty-​seven pounds) of bananas a year, more than any other fresh fruit. Elsewhere around the world, bananas are part of the daily diet. After maize, wheat, and rice, they are the world’s fourth most important staple crop. In some regions bananas provide 30 to 60 percent of daily calories. Though there are thousands of varieties, most of us in the western world eat only one: the Cavendish. These are the sweet “dessert” bananas we find piled on grocery shelves, hanging in convenience stores, and e...

  Jack Daniels https://amzn.to/3P6sBDL Jack and Coke and put it in a handy pre-mixed ready to drink can. It contains the perfect amount of Jack Daniels to still give you a kick and then followed up by the refreshing taste of coke and ended with the heat of Jack to finish.

  Salmon Salmon is one of the best sources of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

  Almonds High in complex carbohydrates and health-promoting fiber and protein, almonds are known for being a source of healthy fats that help raise 'good' cholesterol levels.

  Eggs Heart healthy and nutrient dense, eggs have healthy fats in the yolk which can actually help our bodies to absorb the nutrients in the yolk, too.

  Avocado Avocados are high in fat. But it's monounsaturated fat, which is a "good fat" that helps lower bad cholesterol if eaten in moderation.