Fruit origins

 

Bananas originate from Southeast Asia and may have been the first fruit on earth according to https://www.bananalink.org.uk/all-about-bananas/#:~:text=Their%20origin%20is%20placed%20in,the%20Arab%20for%20'finger'. They are grown in over 150 countries and are of huge economic importance all over the world. Bananas are eaten in a variety of ways by different cultures. In the Philippines: banana cue and as a condiment, in England: Banoffee pie, in Peru: roasted banana, in Indonesia: dumplings https://www.chiquita.com/blog/how-bananas-are-eaten-around-the-world/. The possibilities are endless. Fun fact: the highest average per capita consumption of bananas in the world is in Ecuador where they eat an average of 218 pounds of bananas per year per person! https://thebananapolice.com/fun-facts/#:~:text=The%20highest%20average%20per%20capita,food%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9Cbanana.%E2%80%9D. Another fun fact: My mom has made me eat a banana every day since I was in high school and I have continued to do that through college:)

Limes are thought to originate from Indonesia or nearby Asia. They have been around since the 12th and 13th century https://www.britannica.com/plant/lime. Limes can be grown anywhere that citrus is grown. The US gets 97% of its limes from Mexico. When looking at the whole world, China produces the most limes Limes help protect against colds, inhibit cancer, prevent cholera, and maintain digestive health https://www.livestrong.com/article/262845-what-are-the-benefits-of-eating-limes/.