BANANAS
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium. They get sweeter as they brown, so try using them in bread or smoothies instead of throwing them away. Frozen bananas can really enhance the texture of smoothies!
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Year-round in the tropics!
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Bananas can be stored on the counter until they are ripe, and then they must be eaten or frozen. Freeze them by peeling and slicing into bite-sized pieces.
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Since ripe bananas have a soft texture, they are not a choking hazard for a baby as long as they are cut into small pieces. Babies can be introduced to bananas as soon as they start solid foods.
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