HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Bananas, rich in potassium and fiber and low in sodium, are an important component of heart-healthy diets like DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) that aims for about 4, 700 mg dietary potassium daily.

Detailed explanation-2: -An average-size ripe banana gives you 3 grams of it. That’s about 10% of what you need each day. Most of the fiber in bananas is what’s called soluble fiber. It can help keep your cholesterol and blood pressure in check, and help ease inflammation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The banana fibers, which are used for making products like mats, bags, bins, etc., are extracted from the trunk of the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Apples contain slightly more fiber than bananas, a nutrient that supports gut health and promotes satiety. The skin contains most of that fiber, which is why it’s beneficial to eat apples as they’re found in nature rather than peeling them.