Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose
>combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial
>boost
>of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough
>energy for
>a strenuous 90 minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit
>with the world's leading athletes. But
>energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help
>overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions,
>making it
>a must to add to our daily diet.
>
>Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people
>suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This
>is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of prote! in that the body
>converts
>into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make
>you feel happier.
>
>PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates
>blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
>
>Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in
>the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
>
>Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium
>yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much
>so, the
>US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make
>official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure
>and stroke.
>
>Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped
>through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfas! t, break, and
>lunch in
>a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium
>packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
>
>Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
>restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without
>resorting to laxatives.
>
>Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a
>banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and,
>with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the
>milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
>
>Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you
>suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
>
>Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood
>sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
>
>Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing
>the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
>amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
>
>Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
>Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of psychology in Austria
>found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and
>chips.
>Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were
>more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid
>panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by
>snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
>
>Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
>disorders because of its soft ! texture and smoothness. It is the only raw
>fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It
>also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the
>lining of the stomach.
>
>Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling"
>fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of
>expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to
>ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
>
>Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers
>because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.
>
>Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The
>B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in
>them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
>
>Stress: Potassium is a vi! tal mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat,
>sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water
>balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby
>reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of
>a high-potassium banana snack.
>
>Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of
>Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of
>death by strokes by as much as 40%!
>
>Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill
>off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with
>the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or
>surgical tape!
>
>So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare
>it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate,
>three ti! mes the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice
>the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one
>of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well- known
>phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
>
>combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial
>boost
>of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough
>energy for
>a strenuous 90 minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit
>with the world's leading athletes. But
>energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help
>overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions,
>making it
>a must to add to our daily diet.
>
>Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people
>suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This
>is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of prote! in that the body
>converts
>into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make
>you feel happier.
>
>PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates
>blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
>
>Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in
>the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
>
>Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium
>yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much
>so, the
>US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make
>official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure
>and stroke.
>
>Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped
>through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfas! t, break, and
>lunch in
>a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium
>packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
>
>Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
>restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without
>resorting to laxatives.
>
>Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a
>banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and,
>with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the
>milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
>
>Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you
>suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
>
>Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood
>sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
>
>Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing
>the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
>amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
>
>Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
>Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of psychology in Austria
>found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and
>chips.
>Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were
>more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid
>panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by
>snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
>
>Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
>disorders because of its soft ! texture and smoothness. It is the only raw
>fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It
>also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the
>lining of the stomach.
>
>Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling"
>fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of
>expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to
>ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
>
>Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers
>because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.
>
>Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The
>B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in
>them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
>
>Stress: Potassium is a vi! tal mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat,
>sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water
>balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby
>reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of
>a high-potassium banana snack.
>
>Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of
>Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of
>death by strokes by as much as 40%!
>
>Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill
>off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with
>the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or
>surgical tape!
>
>So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare
>it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate,
>three ti! mes the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice
>the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one
>of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well- known
>phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
>
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