A Banana a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Banana is really one of the most natural remedial fruit for many ailments. There are some popular proverbs saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, and “A single bulb of garlic a day, keep diseases away”. However, banana seems to be superior in terms of nutritional value. Compared to an apple, banana has four times more protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times more phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, plus many other minerals and vitamins.

It also has natural sugars such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose with fiber. Therefore, it can give sustained and substantial amount of energy levels, too. Banana is not just an energy-giving fruit, but it prevents a number of illnesses and conditions that makes it a desirable add-on to your daily diet.

A Banana cue or Banana Q (Tagalog: Banana kyu) is a popular snack food in the Philippines of deep fried bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar. Banana cue is made from a type of banana called Saba. It is usually skewered in bamboo stick, and is sold on the streets. The skewer stick is just for ease of serving and eating.