Bananas are deliciously eaten with one's fingers after peeling. Depending on the type, unripe bananas are also cooked, fried or deep-fried. Bananas are the basic food in many tropical countries. Actually, when you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice of the apple's vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and one of the best value foods around. So, maybe it's time to change that well-known phrase, so we can say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"