Grab A Bunch For Your Kidneys


	Grab A Bunch For Your Kidneys

merrie

5-12-2008 9:11 PM

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bananas, potassium, phenols, b6, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, banana recipes

merrie says:

Bananas Everywhere
A fresh, whole banana makes a great snack. But why stop there with this versatile fruit?
For a healthy (and satisfying) snack, top rice cakes with bananas and natural peanut butter. Here's how it looks.

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5-12-2008 9:22 PM

willhelm

I'm sure it goes well with bacon too.

5-12-2008 9:55 PM

merrie

I'm sure it goes well with bacon too.

I'll have the banana/bacon combo (side of hot fudge)

5-13-2008 12:54 PM

bignosemousie

I'm sure it goes well with bacon too.

I haven't found anything that does not go well with bacon.

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