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A
professor at CCNY 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 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 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.
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 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 ( 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 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 inAustria
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 its time to change that
well-known phrase
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