Bananas are a rich source of carbohydrates, mainly starch in unripe bananas and sugars in ripe bananas. The carbohydrate composition of bananas changes drastically during ripening. The main component of unripe bananas is starch. Green bananas contain up to 70-80% starch, on a dry weight basis.
Chlorine Levels May Pose Risks to Swimmers, People With Asthma. From the WebMD Archives. June 11, 2004 -- Chlorine levels commonly found in homes and public pools may lead to breathing problems in swimmers, regardless of their history of such problems, researchers say.
Such asthma triggers may include: 1  Tobacco smoke. 2  Infections like colds, flu, pneumonia. 3  Allergens like food, pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander (skin flakes) 4  Exercise. Air pollution, toxins.  Extreme changes in 1  temperature. Certain drugs like aspirin, NSAID, and beta-blockers.  Food additives like MSG flavor enhancers.