Bananas are one of the most widely eaten fruits. They are easy to handle, go anywhere, and kids love them. I never used to like bananas when I was a child, but I have found a new appreciation for them as an adult.

I remember that commercial with the girl who had the basket of fruit on her head. It was a commercial for Chiquita bananas. Bananas are portrayed as a food for monkeys and other primates, but humans love them too. They are filled with much needed potassium and not too sweet.

Bananas are available year round. They are imported from South America to the United States. Bananas are yellow in color and come in bunches. A fully yellow banana is ripe for eating. If you don’t plan on eating the entire bunch in the next few days, consider buying a bunch of bananas that is at least half green. The bananas will continue to ripen in your kitchen.