a tablespoon of what? On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 3:53 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> ** > > > I place Banana in blender with about 6-8 oz skim milk & a tablespoon (not > measured) into a blender. Makes a great shake & keeps my Blood sugars ok > for 3-4 hrs. > JMHO > Cheryl > > > In a message dated 9/10/2012 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > I am not to sure I could eat one.. however.. > > Think Twice Before Throwing Away a Banana Peel > A lot of people love bananas and have discovered that they make a great > in-between-meals snack. Bananas are sweet, have enough bulk to make > you feel full (at least temporarily), and can give you a little burst of > energy without the blood sugar crash associated with baked goods like > cookies or muffins. > After you eat that banana, heres one health tip though: dont be so > quick to toss the peel in the compost. Why? Believe it or not, banana > peels > just like many other fruit peels contain a lot of healthful nutrients. > This is likely why many primates eat bananas, peel and all. Many humans > also > follow suit, although here in North America, most of us toss > banana peels out. > Banana peel is rich in potassium and contains > much more soluble and insoluble fiber than the fruits flesh. All this > dietary fiber promotes better digestion and bowel movements and could even > reduce blood cholesterol levels. > Banana peel also contains an antioxidant called lutein, which could > protect and boost the health of your eyes. And, last but not least, > banana peels contain a mood-boosting substance called tryptophan. > RECOMMENDED: What Protects Your Eyes Better Than Carrots Can? > In one clinical trial, researchers investigated the antioxidant capacity > of banana peels. They noted that the peels contain phytochemicals such > as polyphenols and carotenoids. which not only act as antioxidants, but > are also antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, and cytoprotective. > The research team studied the protective effect of banana peel extract on > hydrogen peroxide-induced hemolysis (a term that describes the > breakdown of red blood cells). They found a positive link between free > radical scavenging capacity and the phenolic compounds in the banana > peel. They also discovered that unripe banana peel had higher > antioxidant potency than ripe peel. > So how do you eat a banana > peel? Do you just start chewing? Of course, banana peels can be eaten > raw, although they are a bit tough and dont have the same great taste > as the actual banana. Instead, you may want to boil the peel for 10 > minutes or so before eating it and then put it in the juicer. In Asian > countries, banana peels are often fried and served as a delicacy. > (Originally published on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 > Food and Nutrition by Dr. Victor Marchione for The Doctors Health Press) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BREAD-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BREAD-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
