Some old some new tips for bananas
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>>>>
>>>> Pass the Banana
>>>>A professor at NYU for a physiological psych class told his class about
>>>>bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of
>>>>bananas on the brain. Read on:
>>>>
>>>>Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
>>>>This
is interesting.
>>>>After reading
this, you'll never look at a banana in the same
way
again.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose
>>>>combined with fibre. 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.
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>>>>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 protein
>>>>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.
>>>>
>>>>Anaemia
: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the
production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.
>>>>
>>>>Blood
Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is
extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it 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.
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>>>>Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England )
>>>>were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast,
>>>>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 fibre, 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.
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>>>>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 &Tobacco
Use: 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 vital 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 times 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 it's time to change that
>>>>well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'
>>>>
>>>>PASS IT ON TO YOUR
FRIENDS
>>>>PS: Bananas must
be the reason monkeys are so happy all the
time!
I will add one here; want a quick shine on our
shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and
rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry
cloth. Amazing
fruit !!!
>>>>
>>>>
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