You always hear the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", but you may not have realized that those same people who were eating apples to avoid a visit to their doctor probably also have a banana to go with your fruit snack. Why? Because bananas are packed with healthy goodness.

A single banana can contain up to 452 milligrams of potassium, 33 milligrams of magnesium, and just over 2 grams of fiber. Bananas are low in calories, and they have been shown to be helpful in replacing electrolytes, and help people who are suffering from diarrhea. And other studies have revealed that people with high potassium diets have shown to have a lower incidence of hypertension.

You may already appreciate some of the positive health benefits of flax seeds in your diet, and of flaxseed oil and fish oil taken as a supplement or cooked with your food. Mostly we see these from the presence of the omega 3 fatty acids, and their benefits are already recognized in their ability to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and how they can helping prevent arteries from clogging. But beyond those obvious health rewards, another of the benefits of flax seed oil flaxseed oil and fish oils may help you live a longer life.