On the third Wednesday of April in 2017, the Irish banana distributor Fyffes uses this day to promote healthy eating. Particularly the convenient, nutrient-dense, and more popular fruit … bananas. Fyffes is a fresh fruit & produce importer that’s recognized by Chiquita and Dole. Bananas are really good for you. They’re so versatile in recipes and quite enjoyable on their own. Parents and children can get health benefits from eating bananas. So this day is used to promote eating bananas wellness. National BANANA Day is celebrated on the 3rd Wednesday in April.
A banana has lots of micronutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. Bananas support heart health by keeping healthy blood pressure. Banana is useful for gout, as an anti-inflammatory against osteo/rheumatoid arthritis, and great for athletes and people engaging in exercise. Don’t forget promoting healing and reducing muscle soreness.
They’re also good for replenishing electrolytes lost through perspiration. They make a good post-workout food as long as you couple it with some protein. Also, they’re good for indigestion and heartburn as a natural antacid or other digestive issues. The green ones contain a resistance fiber that gets broken down in the large intestine. This works as a prebiotic for helping friendly gut flora thrive.
Overall green bananas are better for you because they’re lower in sugar and this helps with the insulin response. They hold good fiber which also helps stabilize blood sugar which gives more satiety at meals and that “full” feeling faster. Bananas therefore can help with weight loss because they help reduce binge eating since you get fuller faster at meals and stay full longer.
Bananas are also a good source of tryptophan which helps your brain make serotonin. Tryptophan is an amino that helps you sleep. Those seven or eight hours of sleep are crucial for your body and the lack of it leads to weight gain. It also counteracts the effects of stress on the body. Bananas that have ripened make for delicious meals like banana ice cream. Eat this as an after-dinner treat and you might have “banana” dreams just like a minion from the movie Despicable Me.
Diabetics and people in general, shouldn’t eat too many bananas; they’re still high in sugar so just keep it to one or two per day. It’s the calcium, magnesium, and potassium minerals they contain which are electrolytes that work to regulate the heart and blood pressure. They also have manganese and vitamins C, D, and B6.
Bananas have a rich and long history. They grow in tropical regions and folks in these areas eat lots of bananas. It’s hot so people lose electrolytes through sweat and a banana will help. Bananas are eaten worldwide with over 1000 varieties of the fruit. In the United States though, the Cavendish is the most popular type of banana.
The basic history of bananas is said to have originated in Southeast Asia. Early writings have been located from Latin, Europe, and Arab countries also eating bananas. After the discovery of the New World, bananas were introduced to Hispaniola and other Isles from the Canary Islands by missionaries. Later on, bananas were grown on the mainland. In the 19th century, bananas started making their way into grocery stores. Bananas have been enjoyed by people worldwide ever since.
On National BANANA Day, college and university students think up all kinds of ways to appreciate bananas. From different recipe ideas and eating them to using them for multi-purpose uses like banana punch or banana ice cream. These wise owl students understand and appreciate all things that are bananas. They practically go bananas and love them as much as monkeys do – even dressing up in banana costume suits. National BANANA Day can create quite a stir on campuses.
Not sure how to LOVE the day? We’ve got a few interesting ideas to consider that may help get you started.
Here are some activities that you can do on National BANANA Day!
Many people love and appreciate bananas. Learn about bananas as a crop and the farmers and workers that work hard to grow and bring them to you. In fact, grow some yourself like my Uncle Datu below.
Make up a batch of healthy and delicious banana recipes.
Instead of heading off to a restaurant you’ve never tried for an iconic banana flambe dessert, try making banana flambe at home.
Or … you could also head to Bahama Breeze for the delicious dessert: Bananas Supreme with Butterscotch Sauce.
You could get some delicious banana rum and make up a batch of banana-flavored drinks like banana daiquiris or a virgin banana colada
Here are some classic banana-themed songs.
Use social media posts with the hashtags #NationalBananaDay, #BananaDay, #Banana, #Minions, #FoodHolidays, #AprilHolidays, #Holiday, #FindADayToLOVE, #iHEARTdays to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you ❤️ National BANANA Day.
Austrian military leader and politician who quickly became the head of Germany’s Nazi Party and invaded Poland starting World War II. Best known for being one of the worst dictators in human history, responsible for 60-85 million deaths during WWII. Hitler moved from Austria to Germany avoiding the Austrian draft. However, he quickly volunteered for the German army in WWI. One year before the Second World War, Time Magazine awarded Adolf Hitler their “Man of the Year” award. Born 1889.
ADOLF HITLER Multiple Quotes
“Words build bridges into unexplored regions. How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don’t think. If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed. He alone, who owns the youth, gains the future. I use emotion for the many and reserve reason for the few. The victor will never be asked if he told the truth. It is not truth that matters, but victory.”
American soul singer-songwriter best known for his songs “Endless Love” and “Dance With My Father”. A lesser-known fact is that he vocally arranged David Bowie’s ninth studio album “Young Americans”. Born 1951.
LUTHER VANDROSS Quote
“Superman can fly high way up in the sky ’cause we believe he can. So what we choose to believe can always work out fine…It’s all in the mind.”
English actor and director best known for his portrayal of the LOTR literary character Gollum and was solely responsible for the motion capture and performance industry we have today. Born 1964.
ANDY SERKIS Quote
“Be magnificent. Life’s short. Get out there. You can do it. Everyone can do it. Everyone.”
Year | Date | Day of the Week |
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2023 | April 19 | Third Wednesday |
2024 | April 17 | Third Wednesday |
2025 | April 16 | Third Wednesday |
2026 | April 15 | Third Wednesday |
2027 | April 21 | Third Wednesday |
You don’t have to be a little yellow minion to love bananas! Just saying the word makes me smile. 🍌 They’re delicious and good for you. Because so many people love them, it’s the most popular fruit purchased. Colleges are really big into showing banana appreciation. I guess when it comes to bananas we’d be just another group of students on campus getting in on the fun during National BANANA Day festivities.
If you don’t have bananas at home, stop by the store and get a bunch, either just to eat or to make some yummy foodie ideas featuring bananas. Not really into eating bananas? Try some multi-purpose banana DIY creations or plant some for decorative reasons like my Uncle Datu. See how you can love bananas for other reasons besides simply eating them.
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