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Bananas are Good for the Gut

Health & Fitness – The banana is an effective treatment for diarrhea, and in a study involving infants with persistent diarrhea, green banana and pectin improved small intestinal permeability and reduced fluid loss.

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Great Info!!

Thanks SenorCoconut

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I love bananas. I have a banana everyday.

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Thanks for the health info. I love my bananas everyday.

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To add a bit, it is best taken as the first thing in the morning.

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It has been a long established fact that if you are suffering from gastro problems that bananas are the ticket. When you eat ordinary foods, you actually feed the bacteria that is causing the trouble. However, if you eat only the BRAT diet, you flush those buggers out.

B- bananas

R- rice

A- applesauce

T- toast

My source.. the pediatrician

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I'm hungry ! Thanx...Senor

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